immigrantbefolkning
Syllables
im-mi-grant-be-folk-ning
Pronunciation
/ɪmˈmɪɡrantbəfɔlknɪŋ/
Stress
100000
Morphemes
immigrant + befolkning + ning
The word 'immigrantbefolkning' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: im-mi-grant-be-folk-ning. Stress falls on the first syllable ('im-'). The syllabification follows Norwegian rules prioritizing maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable has a vowel peak. The word consists of a borrowed prefix ('immigrant') and a native Norwegian root ('befolkning').
Definitions
- 1
The population consisting of people who have immigrated to a country.
Immigrant population
“Integrering av immigrantbefolkningen er en viktig oppgave.”
“Statistikken viser en økning i immigrantbefolkningen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('im-'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of the root word in compound nouns.
Syllables
im — Open syllable, stressed.. mi — Open syllable, unstressed.. grant — Closed syllable, unstressed.. be — Open syllable, unstressed.. folk — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ning — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Norwegian syllabification prioritizes placing consonants at the beginning of syllables whenever possible.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound (vowel peak).
- The 'g' in 'befolkning' can be pronounced as [ŋ] in some dialects, but this doesn't affect syllabification.
- The consonant cluster 'ntb' is common and doesn't pose a significant challenge.
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