fremtidsstilling
Syllables
frem-tids-stil-ling
Pronunciation
/ˈfrɛmtɪdsˌstɪlːɪŋ/
Stress
0101
Morphemes
frem + tid + stilling
The word 'fremtidsstilling' is a compound noun divided into four syllables: frem-tids-stil-ling. The stress falls on the final syllable ('ling'). It consists of the prefix 'frem-', the root 'tid-', and the suffix 'stilling'. Syllable division follows the principle of maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable has a vowel nucleus.
Definitions
- 1
A future position, role, or outlook.
Future position/role
“Hun har gode fremtidsstillinger.”
“Vi må vurdere fremtidsstillingen til bedriften.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable ('ling'), which is the penultimate syllable in the word. Norwegian generally stresses the penultimate syllable in words of this length.
Syllables
frem — Open syllable, initial syllable.. tids — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster.. stil — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster.. ling — Closed syllable, final syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
frem
Old Norse *fram*, meaning 'forward', 'forth', 'future'. Prefix indicating direction or time.
tid
Old Norse *tíð*, meaning 'time'. Core element denoting temporality.
stilling
Old Norse *stilli*, meaning 'position, place, role'. Noun suffix denoting a state or position. Includes the connecting -s-.
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Norwegian syllable division prioritizes creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (onsets) whenever possible.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
- The 'd' in 'tids' can be reduced or elided in fast speech, but this doesn't affect the written syllable division.
- Norwegian compound nouns often exhibit a relatively fixed stress pattern.
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