kvinnearbeidsplass
Syllables
kvin-ne-ar-bei-ds-plass
Pronunciation
/ˈkvɪnːəˌɑrbeːɪdsˌplɑsː/
Stress
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Morphemes
kvinne + ar-beids-plass
The word 'kvinnearbeidsplass' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: kvin-ne-ar-bei-ds-plass. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The syllabification follows Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and allowing consonant clusters in both onsets and codas. The word is morphologically complex, built from 'kvinne' (woman), and suffixes indicating work and place.
Definitions
- 1
A workplace primarily occupied by women, or a workplace designed for women.
Women's workplace
“Hun søker en trygg kvinnearbeidsplass.”
“Det er viktig å skape flere kvinnearbeidsplasser.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the penultimate syllable (-beids-). Norwegian compounds often shift stress to the penultimate syllable.
Syllables
kvin — Open syllable, onset cluster 'kv'. ne — Open syllable. ar — Open syllable. bei — Open syllable. ds — Closed syllable, coda cluster. plass — Closed syllable, coda cluster
Word Parts
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Maximize Onset
Consonant clusters are included in the onset of the syllable whenever possible.
Vowel as Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel nucleus.
Coda Formation
Consonant clusters can form the coda (end) of a syllable.
- The 'kv' cluster is a common and accepted onset in Norwegian. No significant regional variations affect syllabification.
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