førstgangsfødende
Syllables
først-gangs-fød-en-de
Pronunciation
/ˈfœrːstɡɑŋsfœːdən̪de/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
først + gang + sfødende
The word *førstegangsfødende* is a Norwegian compound noun divided into five syllables: *først-gangs-fød-en-de*. Primary stress falls on the first syllable. Syllable division follows rules maximizing onsets and requiring a vowel nucleus in each syllable. The word is morphologically complex, composed of a prefix, root, and suffix.
Definitions
- 1
A woman who is giving birth for the first time.
First-time mother
“Hun er en førstegangsfødende.”
“Førstegangsfødende får ofte mye støtte fra helsevesenet.”
syn:Nybakt morant:Gjenfødende
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable (*først*). Norwegian has a relatively weak stress system, but the first syllable of compound words is typically more prominent.
Syllables
først — Open syllable, primary stress, geminated 'r'. gangs — Closed syllable. fød — Closed syllable. en — Open syllable, dental 'n'. de — Open syllable
Word Parts
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Maximize Onset
Consonant clusters are maintained in the onset of syllables.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel as its nucleus.
Division after Vowel
Syllable division typically occurs after a vowel, especially before a consonant cluster.
- The compound nature of the word requires consideration of morphemic boundaries. Gemination of 'r' is a common feature and doesn't affect syllable division.
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