folkeforflytning
Syllables
fol-ke-for-flyt-ning
Pronunciation
/ˈfɔlːkəˌfɔɾˈflytniŋ/
Stress
01011
Morphemes
for- + flyt- + -ning
The word 'folkeforflytning' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: fol-ke-for-flyt-ning. Stress falls on 'for'. It consists of the root 'folk', a prefix 'for', the root 'flyt', and the suffix '-ning'. Syllable division follows the principle of maximizing onsets.
Definitions
- 1
The process of people moving from one place to another, often on a large scale.
People's relocation/migration
“Folkeforflytningene i Europa har økt de siste årene.”
“Regjeringen diskuterer hvordan man kan håndtere folkeforflytningen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the syllable 'for' (second element of the compound). The first syllable 'fol' receives secondary stress.
Syllables
fol — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a voiced consonant. Initial syllable.. ke — Open syllable, containing a schwa and a voiced consonant. Follows a consonant cluster.. for — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a voiced alveolar tap. Stressed syllable.. flyt — Open syllable, containing a diphthong and a voiced consonant. Follows a stressed syllable.. ning — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a voiced velar nasal. Final syllable.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Norwegian syllable division prioritizes creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (onsets) whenever possible.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound, which serves as the nucleus.
- The compound nature of the word influences stress placement.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the precise phonetic realization of vowels and consonants, but not the core syllable division.
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