forfallstendens
The word 'forfallstendens' is divided into four syllables: for-falls-ten-dens. It's a compound noun with primary stress on the first syllable. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules favoring open syllables and allowing consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A tendency towards decline, decay, or deterioration.
Tendency to decay/decline
“Det er en økende forfallstendens i gamle bygninger.”
“Samfunnet møter en forfallstendens i moralen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('for'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of a word.
Syllables
for — Open syllable, primary stress.. falls — Closed syllable, geminate consonant 'll'.. ten — Open syllable.. dens — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Norwegian favors syllables ending in vowels.
Consonant Cluster Permissibility
Consonant clusters are allowed at the end of syllables.
- Geminate consonant 'll' in 'falls' affects syllable weight but not division.
- Regional vowel variations may exist but do not alter syllable division.
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