maskinforretning
Syllables
mas-kin-for-ret-ning
Pronunciation
/ˈmɑʃːɪnˌfɔrːɛtˌnɪŋ/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
maskin + forretning
The word 'maskinforretning' is divided into five syllables: mas-kin-for-ret-ning. It's a compound noun consisting of the root 'maskin' (machine) and the suffix 'forretning' (business). The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows the standard Norwegian rule of forming syllables around a vowel nucleus.
Definitions
- 1
A business that deals with machines.
Machine business
“Han eier en stor maskinforretning.”
“Vi kjøpte traktoren fra en lokal maskinforretning.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'ret'
Syllables
mas — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'a' followed by consonant cluster 'ʃː'. kin — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus 'i' followed by consonant 'n'. for — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'o' followed by consonant 'r'. ret — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus 'e' followed by consonant 't'. ning — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus 'i' followed by consonant 'ng'
Word Parts
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable as long as a vowel nucleus is present.
- Vowel length is crucial for pronunciation. Regional variations in vowel quality may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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