folkeforsamling
Syllables
fol-ke-for-sam-ling
Pronunciation
/ˈfɔlːkəˌfɔʂːamˌliŋ/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
for + folk-sam + ling
The word 'folkeforsamling' is divided into five syllables: fol-ke-for-sam-ling. It's a compound noun with a stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows the onset-rime structure, respecting consonant clusters and vowel onsets. The morphemic breakdown reveals Old Norse origins for its components.
Definitions
- 1
A gathering or assembly of people.
People's assembly, public meeting
“Det var en stor folkeforsamling på torget.”
“Folkeforsamlingen vedtok et nytt lovforslag.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'sam' (/sam/). The first syllable 'fol' is pre-stressed.
Syllables
fol — Open syllable with a long vowel and a coda.. ke — Open syllable with a schwa vowel.. for — Open syllable with a vowel and a single consonant.. sam — Open syllable with a vowel and a single consonant.. ling — Coda syllable with a vowel and a consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Structure
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus, with optional onsets (initial consonants) and codas (final consonants).
Vowel Onset
A vowel can form a syllable on its own.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within syllables unless they are exceptionally difficult to pronounce.
- Norwegian allows for relatively free syllable division, but avoids breaking up easily pronounceable consonant clusters.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur, but do not typically affect syllable division.
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