metallarbeiderforbund
Syllables
me-tall-ar-bei-der-for-bund
Pronunciation
/mɛtɑlɑrˈbɛi̯dərˌfɔrbʊn/
Stress
1000000
Morphemes
for + metallarbeider + bund
The word 'metallarbeiderforbund' is a Norwegian compound noun divided into seven syllables: me-tall-ar-bei-der-for-bund. Primary stress falls on the first syllable. The word is morphologically complex, composed of a root ('metallarbeider'), a prefix ('for'), and a suffix ('bund'). Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.
Definitions
- 1
A union representing metal workers.
Metal Workers' Union
“Metallarbeiderforbundet kjemper for bedre lønninger.”
“Han er medlem av Metallarbeiderforbundet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('me-'). The stress pattern is typical for Norwegian compound nouns.
Syllables
me — Open syllable, stressed.. tall — Open syllable, unstressed.. ar — Open syllable, unstressed.. bei — Diphthong, unstressed.. der — Closed syllable, unstressed.. for — Open syllable, unstressed.. bund — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together as part of the onset of a syllable whenever possible (e.g., 'tall', 'for').
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel (e.g., 'me', 'ar', 'bei').
Sonority Sequencing
Syllable structure follows the sonority sequencing principle, with sounds decreasing in sonority from the syllable peak towards the margins.
- The 'rb' cluster in 'arbeider' is generally maintained within the same syllable in standard pronunciation.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter syllable division.
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