forflytningshemma
Syllables
for-flyt-nings-hem-ma
Pronunciation
/fɔrˈflytnɪŋʂhɛmːa/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
for- + flytt- + -ningshemma
The word 'forflytningshemma' is a Norwegian adjective meaning 'mobility impaired'. It is divided into five syllables: for-flyt-nings-hem-ma, with stress on the second syllable. The word is a compound built from a prefix, root, and several suffixes, and its syllable structure reflects typical Norwegian phonological rules regarding onset maximization and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Mobility impaired; having limited ability to move.
Mobility impaired
“Hun er forflytningshemma etter ulykken.”
“Vi må tilpasse bygget for forflytningshemma.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable (*flyt*-). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words often shift the stress.
Syllables
for — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. flyt — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. nings — Closed syllable, complex consonant cluster.. hem — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ma — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant Boundary
A vowel followed by a consonant typically creates a syllable boundary.
Onset Maximization
Norwegian tends to maximize consonant clusters in the onset of a syllable.
Complex Consonant Clusters
Complex consonant clusters are often maintained within a single syllable.
- The complex consonant cluster *nings* requires careful articulation.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation (e.g., /ɔ/ in *for-*) might exist, but do not alter the syllable division.
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