forretningskvinne
Syllables
for-ret-nings-kvin-ne
Pronunciation
/fɔˈrɛtnɪŋskvɪnːə/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
forretnings- + kvinne
The word 'forretningskvinne' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: for-ret-nings-kvin-ne. Stress falls on the second syllable. It consists of the prefix 'forretnings-' (business) and the root 'kvinne' (woman). Syllable division follows the principle of maximizing onsets and dividing after vowels. Regional variations in 'r' pronunciation exist.
Definitions
- 1
A woman who is engaged in business; a businesswoman.
Businesswoman
“Hun er en dyktig forretningskvinne.”
“Forretningskvinner spiller en viktig rolle i økonomien.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ret'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words often shift stress to the first element of the final component.
Syllables
for — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ret — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. nings — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster, geminate consonant.. kvin — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ne — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Norwegian syllable division favors creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (onsets) whenever possible.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are generally divided after vowels, creating open or closed syllables.
- The 'r' sound can be reduced or retroflex depending on dialect.
- Geminate consonants (like 'nn' in 'kvinne') are phonemically significant.
- Stress patterns in compound words can deviate from the general rule of stressing the first syllable.
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