formaldefinisjon
Syllables
for-mal-de-fi-ni-sjon
Pronunciation
/fɔrˈmɑl.dɛfɪ.nɪs.jɔn/
Stress
010001
Morphemes
formal + definisjon
The word 'formaldefinisjon' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: for-mal-de-fi-ni-sjon. Stress falls on the second syllable. The division follows vowel peak and morpheme boundary principles. It's derived from Latin roots and functions as a noun meaning 'formal definition'.
Definitions
- 1
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Formal definition
“Han ga en klar formaldefinisjon av begrepet.”
“Vi trenger en formaldefinisjon for å unngå misforståelser.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('mal'). Norwegian generally stresses the penult, but compound words can have slight variations.
Syllables
for — Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel sound /ɔr/.. mal — Open syllable, vowel sound /ɑ/.. de — Open syllable, vowel sound /ɛ/.. fi — Open syllable, vowel sound /ɪ/.. ni — Open syllable, vowel sound /ɪ/.. sjon — Closed syllable, vowel sound /jø/ followed by /n/.
Word Parts
Vowel Peak
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless exceptionally complex.
Morpheme Boundaries
Syllable divisions often align with morpheme boundaries.
Penultimate Stress
Norwegian generally stresses the penultimate syllable.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'r' sound may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
- The word is a compound noun, and syllable division reflects the boundaries between the constituent morphemes.
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