informasjonsbrev
Syllables
in-for-ma-sjons-brev
Pronunciation
/ɪn.fɔrˈmɑ.ʃɔns.brɛv/
Stress
10001
Morphemes
informasjons + brev
The Norwegian word 'informasjonsbrev' is a compound noun meaning 'information letter'. It is divided into five syllables: in-for-ma-sjons-brev, with primary stress on the first syllable. The word is morphologically composed of a Latin-derived root 'informasjons-' and an Old Norse suffix '-brev'.
Definitions
- 1
A letter or bulletin containing information.
Information letter, information bulletin
“Jeg mottok et informasjonsbrev fra banken.”
“Selskapet sendte ut et informasjonsbrev til alle ansatte.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('in'). The stress pattern is relatively flat, with a slight emphasis on the initial syllable.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, initial syllable.. for — Closed syllable, contains a vowel and consonant.. ma — Open syllable, vowel sound.. sjons — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. brev — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel (the nucleus).
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllable structure generally follows a sonority hierarchy (vowels are more sonorous than consonants).
- The 'j' sound /j/ is often treated as part of the following vowel.
- The voicing of 's' between vowels is a common phonetic feature.
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