innbyggerantall
Syllables
inn-byg-ger-an-tall
Pronunciation
/ˈɪnːˌbʏɡːərˌɑntɑlː/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
inn + bygger + antall
The word 'innbyggerantall' is a compound noun meaning 'population number'. It is divided into five syllables: inn-byg-ger-an-tall, with primary stress on the second syllable. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and dividing after vowels.
Definitions
- 1
The number of inhabitants in a specific area.
Population number
“Oslo har et innbyggerantall på over 700 000.”
“Innbyggerantallet i bygda har økt de siste årene.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('byg'). Norwegian stress generally falls on the first syllable of a word or compound, but can shift in longer compounds.
Syllables
inn — Open syllable, single vowel followed by a consonant.. byg — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. ger — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. an — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. tall — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Norwegian syllable division favors creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (onsets) whenever possible.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are generally divided after each vowel, unless it's part of a diphthong or a vowel sequence that's pronounced as a single syllable.
- Double consonants (nn, gg, ll) do not alter syllabification rules.
- Consonant clusters (byg, tall) are handled by maximizing onsets.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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