foreningskvinne
Syllables
fo-re-nings-kvin-ne
Pronunciation
/fɔˈreːnɪŋskvɪnːə/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
fore- + nings- + kvinne
The word 'foreningskvinne' is a compound noun syllabified as fo-re-nings-kvin-ne, with stress on the second syllable. It's composed of the prefix 'fore-', the root 'nings-', and the suffix 'kvinne'. Syllable division follows vowel-based rules, accommodating consonant clusters within syllables.
Definitions
- 1
A woman actively involved in an association or organization.
Association woman, clubwoman
“Hun er en aktiv foreningskvinne.”
“Foreningskvinner organiserte arrangementet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('re'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compound nouns often shift stress to the first element of the second component.
Syllables
fo — Open syllable, single vowel.. re — Open syllable, long vowel.. nings — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'ngs'.. kvin — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'kv'. ne — Open syllable, single vowel.
Word Parts
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Vowel-based Syllabification
Each vowel typically forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Accommodation
Consonant clusters are allowed within syllables, and syllable division occurs around them when possible.
- The *ng* cluster in 'nings' is a common feature and doesn't pose a syllabification challenge.
- Vowel length is determined by the following consonant cluster.
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