journalistforbund
Syllables
jour-na-list-for-bund
Pronunciation
/jʊr.naˈlɪst.fɔrˌbʊnːd/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
for + journalist + bund
The Norwegian word 'journalistforbund' is a compound noun meaning 'journalists' association'. It is divided into five syllables: jour-na-list-for-bund, with primary stress on the first syllable. The word is morphologically composed of the root 'journalist', the prefix 'for', and the suffix 'bund'. Syllable division follows the vowel peak principle and sonority sequencing.
Definitions
- 1
An association or union of journalists.
Journalists' association
“Han er medlem av journalistforbundet.”
“Journalistforbundet kjemper for pressens frihet.”
syn:Presseforening
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('jour'). The remaining syllables are unstressed or receive secondary stress.
Syllables
jour — Open syllable, stressed. Contains a semi-vowel onset and a short vowel.. na — Open syllable, unstressed. Simple vowel sound.. list — Closed syllable, unstressed. Contains a consonant cluster at the end.. for — Open syllable, unstressed. Contains a rounded vowel.. bund — Closed syllable, unstressed. Contains a long vowel and a final consonant.
Word Parts
Vowel Peak Principle
Syllables are built around vowel sounds, creating a vowel peak.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Consonants are ordered by their sonority, with a tendency towards increasing sonority towards the syllable peak.
Onset-Rime Structure
Syllables are divided into an onset (initial consonants) and a rime (vowel and following consonants).
- The 'j' sound is often considered part of the onset.
- The 'r' sound can be retroflex in some dialects, but this doesn't affect syllable division.
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