innvandringsspørsmål
Syllables
inn-vand-rings-spør-smål
Pronunciation
/ɪnːˈvɑnːdrɪŋsˌpœrsmɔːl/
Stress
00011
Morphemes
inn + vandring + spørsmål
The word 'innvandringsspørsmål' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: inn-vand-rings-spør-smål. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'spør'. The syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel-centric syllables, respecting morphemic boundaries. It consists of the prefix 'inn-', the root 'vandring', and the suffix 'spørsmål'.
Definitions
- 1
A question or issue related to immigration.
Immigration question
“Innvandringsspørsmålet er viktig i dagens samfunn.”
“Regjeringen diskuterer innvandringsspørsmålet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'spør'. Norwegian stress is generally on the first syllable of the root, but in compounds, it shifts to the penultimate syllable.
Syllables
inn — Closed syllable, onset with a nasal consonant, coda is empty.. vand — Closed syllable, onset with a voiced fricative, coda with a voiced dental stop.. rings — Closed syllable, onset with a rhotic consonant, coda with a sibilant.. spør — Open syllable, stressed syllable, onset with a sibilant and a plosive.. smål — Closed syllable, onset with a sibilant and a plosive, coda with a liquid consonant.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Morpheme Boundaries
Syllabification often respects the boundaries between morphemes in compound words.
- The double consonants (nn, rr) are crucial for pronunciation and must be maintained.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but the syllabification remains consistent.
- The linking 's' between 'vandring' and 'spørsmål' is a common feature in Norwegian compound nouns.
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