generasjonsbolig
Syllables
ge-ne-ra-sjons-bo-lig
Pronunciation
/ˈɡɛnərɑːʃɔnsbɔːliɡ/
Stress
100000
Morphemes
generasjons- + bolig
The word 'generasjonsbolig' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: ge-ne-ra-sjons-bo-lig. Stress falls on the first syllable. The word is morphologically composed of 'generasjons-' (generation) and 'bolig' (home). Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements.
Definitions
- 1
A dwelling designed to accommodate multiple generations of the same family living under one roof.
Generation home, multigenerational home
“De bygde en generasjonsbolig for å bo nærmere barnebarna sine.”
“Generasjonsboliger blir stadig mer populære.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('ge-'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of a word.
Syllables
ge — Open syllable, stressed.. ne — Open syllable, unstressed.. ra — Open syllable, unstressed.. sjons — Closed syllable, unstressed.. bo — Open syllable, unstressed.. lig — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Consonants are ordered by sonority within a syllable.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter syllable division.
- The 'rs' consonant cluster is common in Norwegian and doesn't pose a syllable division issue.
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