førstemaidemonstrasjon
Syllables
først-e-mai-de-mon-stra-sjon
Pronunciation
/ˈfœrʂtəˌmaɪdɛmɔnstraːʃɔn/
Stress
1000000
Morphemes
først + demo + strasjon
The word `førstemaidemonstrasjon` is a Norwegian compound noun meaning 'first May Day demonstration'. It is divided into seven syllables: `først-e-mai-de-mon-stra-sjon`, with primary stress on the first syllable. The word is formed from the prefix `først-`, the root `demo-`, and the suffix `-strasjon`, linked by the interfix `-emaid-`. Syllable division follows the principle of maximizing onsets and vowel breaks.
Definitions
- 1
The first demonstration of May Day.
First May Day demonstration
“Dette er vår første maidemonstrasjon.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('først'). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
først — Open syllable, stressed.. e — Open syllable, unstressed, schwa sound.. mai — Open syllable, unstressed, diphthong.. de — Open syllable, unstressed.. mon — Open syllable, unstressed.. stra — Open syllable, unstressed.. sjon — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Break
Each vowel typically forms the nucleus of a separate syllable.
- The interfix `-emaid-` is a common feature of Norwegian compound words and doesn't follow a strict etymological origin.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the precise realization of vowels, but the syllable division remains consistent.
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