fornuftekteskap
Syllables
for-nu-ftek-te-skap
Pronunciation
/fɔrˈnʉftɛktɛskɑp/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
for- + nuftekt- + -skap
The word 'fornuftekteskap' is a compound noun syllabified as for-nu-ftek-te-skap, with primary stress on 'nu'. It follows standard Norwegian syllable division rules, maximizing onsets and adhering to CV/CVC structures. The word denotes a marriage based on reason and understanding.
Definitions
- 1
A marriage based on reason and understanding, rather than solely on passion or social pressure.
Marriage of reason / Rational marriage
“De inngikk et fornuftekteskap for å sikre familiens økonomi.”
“Fornuftekteskap var mer vanlig i tidligere tider.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('nu'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words often shift the stress.
Syllables
for — Open syllable, CV structure.. nu — Open syllable, CV structure, primary stress.. ftek — Closed syllable, maximizing onset 'ft' cluster.. te — Open syllable, CV structure.. skap — Closed syllable, CVC structure.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onset
Consonant clusters are generally included in the onset of the following syllable.
Consonant-Vowel (CV)
Syllables typically follow a CV structure where possible.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Syllables can end in a consonant, forming a CVC structure.
- The 'ft' cluster in 'ftek-' is a common occurrence and doesn't present a significant exception.
- Compound words in Norwegian often shift stress to the second element.
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