gourmetforretning
Syllables
gou-rme-tfo-rret-ning
Pronunciation
/ɡuːrmæˈfɔrːɛtnɪŋ/
Stress
01011
Morphemes
gourmet + forretning
The word 'gourmetforretning' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: gou-rme-tfo-rret-ning. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-ret-'). Syllabification follows Norwegian rules prioritizing open syllables and maximizing onsets. The word combines a French root ('gourmet') with a Norwegian suffix ('forretning').
Definitions
- 1
A shop specializing in high-quality, often imported, food products.
Gourmet shop, delicatessen
“Jeg kjøpte ost i gourmetforretningen.”
“Hun drømmer om å åpne sin egen gourmetforretning.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-ret-'). The stress pattern is typical for Norwegian nouns.
Syllables
gou — Open syllable, onset with /ɡ/, nucleus with long /uː/. Initial syllable.. rme — Closed syllable, onset with /r/, nucleus with /æ/. Contains a consonant cluster.. tfo — Open syllable, onset with /t/, nucleus with long /oː/. Transition syllable.. rret — Closed syllable, onset with /r/, nucleus with /ɛ/, coda with /t/. Primary stressed syllable.. ning — Closed syllable, onset with /n/, nucleus with /ɪ/, coda with /ŋ/. Final syllable.
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are maximized within the onset of a syllable where phonotactically permissible (e.g., 'tfo').
Open Syllable Preference
Norwegian favors open syllables (CV) over closed syllables (CVC) whenever possible.
Vowel Break
Each vowel nucleus generally forms the core of a separate syllable.
- The French origin of 'gourmet' introduces a slightly different phonological flavor, but the word has been fully integrated into Norwegian.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist, but they do not significantly alter the syllable division.
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