folkeopplysning
Syllables
fol-ke-op-p-lys-ning
Pronunciation
/ˈfɔlːkəˌɔpːlysniŋ/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
folke- + lys- + -ning
The Norwegian word 'folkeopplysning' is divided into six syllables: fol-ke-op-p-lys-ning. The primary stress falls on 'lys'. It's a compound noun formed from Old Norse roots, meaning 'public enlightenment'. Syllable division follows the Sonority Sequencing Principle, Maximum Onset Principle, and standard Norwegian stress patterns.
Definitions
- 1
Public enlightenment; popular education; the process of informing and educating the public.
Public enlightenment
“Folkeopplysning er viktig for et velfungerende demokrati.”
“Han arbeidet for folkeopplysning gjennom hele sitt liv.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('lys').
Syllables
fol — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ke — Open syllable, vowel follows consonant.. op — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. p — Single consonant syllable.. lys — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant, stressed.. ning — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the end.
Word Parts
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Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables are formed based on the decreasing sonority of sounds.
Maximum Onset Principle
Consonants are assigned to the onset of the following syllable whenever possible.
Stress Placement
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable in many Norwegian words.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are resolved based on phonotactic constraints.
- The 'pp' cluster in 'opplysning' is a common feature and doesn't typically break syllables.
- The word is a compound, and syllable division follows the rules for compound words.
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