forhåndsmeining
Syllables
for-hån-ds-mei-ning
Pronunciation
/fɔrˈhɔːnsˌmejŋɪŋ/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
for- + hånds- + -meining
The Norwegian word 'forhåndsmeining' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: for-hån-ds-mei-ning. Stress falls on the second syllable ('hån'). The word is morphologically composed of a prefix 'for-', a root 'hånds-', and a suffix '-meining'. Syllable division follows the principle of maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable contains a vowel.
Definitions
- 1
A preconceived opinion or intention; a prior belief.
Preconception, prior opinion, forethought.
“Hun hadde en sterk forhåndsmeining om saken.”
“Det er viktig å unngå forhåndsmeininger.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('hån'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words often shift the stress.
Syllables
for — Open syllable, vowel-final.. hån — Closed syllable, consonant-final.. ds — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. mei — Open syllable, vowel-final.. ning — Closed syllable, consonant-final.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally included in the onset of the syllable.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
- The 'ds' cluster is common and doesn't pose a significant challenge.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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