førstefødselsrett
Syllables
før-ste-fød-sels-rett
Pronunciation
/ˈfœrsteˌfœːdselsrɛtː/
Stress
10001
Morphemes
første + fødsels + rett
The Norwegian word *førstefødselsrett* is a compound noun meaning 'right of primogeniture'. It is divided into five syllables: *før-ste-fød-sels-rett*, with primary stress on the first and last syllables. The division follows rules of onset maximization and vowel length, typical of Norwegian phonology.
Definitions
- 1
The right of the firstborn child to inherit property or status.
Right of primogeniture
“Han kjempet for sin førstefødselsrett.”
“Førstefødselsretten er avskaffet i mange land.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('før') and the last syllable ('rett').
Syllables
før — Open syllable, stressed.. ste — Closed syllable, unstressed.. fød — Open syllable, unstressed.. sels — Closed syllable, unstressed.. rett — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Length
Long vowels tend to form their own syllable.
Compound Word Stress
Stress shifts to the second element in many compound words.
- The word is a relatively long compound, which can sometimes lead to variations in perceived syllable boundaries.
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