forretningsmulighet
Syllables
for-ret-nings-mu-li-ghet
Pronunciation
/fɔˈrɛtnɪŋsmʉˈliːhɛt/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
for- + retnings- + -mulighet
The word 'forretningsmulighet' is a compound noun syllabified as 'for-ret-nings-mu-li-ghet', with primary stress on the second syllable. It's composed of the prefix 'for-', the root 'retnings-', and the suffix '-mulighet'. Syllabification follows vowel peak and consonant cluster rules, typical of Norwegian.
Definitions
- 1
A chance or possibility to do business; a favorable set of circumstances allowing for a profitable venture.
Business opportunity
“Dette er en god *forretningsmulighet*.”
“Vi må vurdere alle *forretningsmuligheter*.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable (*ret*). Norwegian stress is generally on the first syllable of the root, but can shift in compounds.
Syllables
for — Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel is /ɔ/.. ret — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, vowel is /ɛ/.. nings — Closed syllable, contains the /ŋ/ cluster.. mu — Open syllable, vowel is /ʉ/.. li — Open syllable, long vowel /iː/.. ghet — Closed syllable, final syllable, vowel is /ɛ/.
Word Parts
Vowel Peak
Syllables are generally built around a vowel peak.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable as long as phonotactically permissible.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified based on the individual morphemes.
- The 'ng' cluster (/ŋ/) is a single phoneme and is kept within the same syllable.
- Vowel quality can vary slightly depending on dialect.
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