handverkerforening
Syllables
han-dver-ker-fo-re-ning
Pronunciation
/hɑnˈdværkərfɔˈrɛnɪŋ/
Stress
010111
Morphemes
hand + verker + forening
The word 'handverkerforening' is divided into six syllables: han-dver-ker-fo-re-ning. It's a compound noun with Old Norse roots, stressed on the penultimate syllable, and follows standard Norwegian syllabification rules regarding vowel-consonant division and consonant cluster handling.
Definitions
- 1
An association or organization of craftsmen.
Craftsmen's association, trade union
“Han er medlem av handverkerforeningen.”
“Handverkerforeningen kjempet for bedre lønninger.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('fo-re-ning').
Syllables
han — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. dver — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel.. ker — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. fo — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. re — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ning — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster
Consonant clusters are often maintained within a syllable, especially at the beginning or end.
Stress Placement
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in Norwegian nouns and adjectives.
- The 'dv' cluster in 'dver' is permissible as a syllable onset. Regional variations in vowel quality may occur but do not affect syllabification.
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