frihandelsforbund
Syllables
fri-han-dels-for-bund
Pronunciation
/friˈhɑndelsfɔrbʉn/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
fri + handel + sforbund
The word 'frihandelsforbund' is a compound noun meaning 'free trade association'. It is divided into five syllables: fri-han-dels-for-bund, with stress on the final syllable. The syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel peak, respecting the morphemic boundaries of the compound.
Definitions
- 1
A free trade association or agreement.
Free trade association
“Norge er medlem av flere frihandelsforbund.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable ('bund'), which is typical for compound nouns in Norwegian.
Syllables
fri — Open syllable, initial syllable, unstressed.. han — Open syllable, part of the root, unstressed.. dels — Closed syllable, part of the root, unstressed.. for — Open syllable, connecting element, unstressed.. bund — Closed syllable, suffix, stressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., 'fri', 'han').
Vowel Peak
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Compound Word Syllabification
Syllable division follows morphemic boundaries within the compound word.
- The 'd' in 'handelsforbund' can be reduced or elided in rapid speech, but the written form dictates the syllable division.
- Stress pattern is typical for Norwegian compound nouns.
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