innvandringspress
Syllables
in-nvand-rings-press
Pronunciation
/ɪnːˈvɑnːdrɪŋsˌprɛsː/
Stress
0100
Morphemes
inn- + vandring + -ings
The word 'innvandringspress' is divided into four syllables: in-nvand-rings-press. Stress falls on 'rings'. Syllabification follows the principle of maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable has a vowel nucleus. It's a compound noun formed from 'innvandring' and 'press'.
Definitions
- 1
The pressure or strain caused by immigration.
Immigration pressure
“Det er stort innvandringspress på Europa.”
“Regjeringen må håndtere innvandringspresset.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'rings'
Syllables
in — Open syllable, onset 'n'. nvand — Closed syllable, complex onset 'nv'. rings — Closed syllable, primary stress. press — Closed syllable, onset 'pr'
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are maintained in the onset position whenever possible.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
- The 'nv' cluster is a permissible onset in Norwegian. Regional variations in vowel quality do not affect syllable division.
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