gjenforningsfest
Syllables
gjen-for-nings-fest
Pronunciation
/ˈɡjɛnːˌfɔrˈniŋsfɛst/
Stress
0101
Morphemes
gjen + forening + fest
The word 'gjenforeningsfest' is a compound noun divided into four syllables: gjen-for-nings-fest. It features consonant clusters and is stressed on the penultimate syllable. The morphemes indicate 'again', 'union', and 'party'. Syllable division follows the principle of maximizing onsets.
Definitions
- 1
A party or celebration held to commemorate a reunion.
Reunion party
“Vi arrangerte en stor gjenforeningsfest for gamle elever.”
“Gjenforeningsfesten var en stor suksess.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('nings'). Norwegian generally stresses the penultimate syllable in words of this length.
Syllables
gjen — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. for — Open syllable, simple onset.. nings — Closed syllable, stressed, consonant cluster at the end.. fest — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the end.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Norwegian syllable division generally favors creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (onsets).
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
- Potential elision of 'n' in *forening* in colloquial speech.
- The 'gj' digraph is pronounced as /j/.
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