forretningsmann
The Norwegian word 'forretningsmann' is divided into four syllables: for-ret-nings-mann. The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ret-'). It's a compound noun formed from a prefix, root, and suffix, with a syllabification pattern governed by onset maximization and vowel peak principles. The 'ng' cluster is treated as a single unit.
Definitions
- 1
A male person engaged in business.
Businessman
“Han er en dyktig forretningsmann.”
“Forretningsmannen investerte i nye teknologier.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ret-'). The first, third, and fourth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
for — Open syllable, onset consonant /f/, vowel nucleus /ɔr/.. ret — Open syllable, onset consonant /r/, vowel nucleus /ɛt/.. nings — Closed syllable, onset consonant /n/, vowel nucleus /ɪ/, coda consonant /ŋs/.. mann — Closed syllable, onset consonant /m/, vowel nucleus /ɑ/, coda consonant /nː/
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian favors maximizing consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable generally contains a single vowel nucleus.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllables follow a sonority sequencing principle, decreasing from the nucleus outwards.
- The 'ng' cluster is treated as a single unit within a syllable.
- The compound nature of the word influences morpheme boundary considerations.
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