lågprisforretning
Syllables
låg-pris-for-ret-ning
Pronunciation
/ˈlɔːɡˌprɪsˌfɔrːɛˈtniŋ/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
låg + pris + ning
The word 'lågprisforretning' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: låg-pris-for-ret-ning. The primary stress falls on 'pris'. The word is formed from Old Norse and Germanic roots, and its syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and the vowel peak principle.
Definitions
- 1
A store that sells goods at low prices; a discount store.
Discount store
“Vi kjøpte en ny TV på en lågprisforretning.”
“Lågprisforretninger konkurrerer med de større kjedene.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('pris'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of a compound noun, but the 'låg' syllable is perceived as a prefix modifying 'pris', shifting the stress.
Syllables
låg — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. pris — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel and ending in a consonant. Primary stressed syllable.. for — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ret — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ning — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable contains a vowel sound, which forms the nucleus of the syllable.
Maximizing Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally grouped at the beginning of a syllable (onset) whenever possible.
- Norwegian allows for some flexibility in syllable division, particularly with consonant clusters.
- The stress pattern can be influenced by the perceived function of prefixes within compound nouns.
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