militærforlegning
Syllables
mi-li-tær-for-leg-ning
Pronunciation
/miˈlitærˌfɔrˈlɛŋːɪŋ/
Stress
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Morphemes
militær + leg + ning
Militærforlegning is a compound noun meaning 'military camp'. It's divided into syllables as mi-li-tær-for-leg-ning, with primary stress on the 'tær' syllable. The word is derived from Latin and Old Norse roots, and its syllable structure is typical of Norwegian compound nouns.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tær'). Secondary stress is present on the fifth syllable ('leg').
Syllables
mi — Open syllable, initial syllable.. li — Open syllable, part of the prefix.. tær — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. for — Closed syllable, prefix.. leg — Closed syllable, root.. ning — Closed syllable, suffix.
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Onset Maximization
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Vowel Peak
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Sonority Sequencing
Syllables generally follow a sonority hierarchy (vowels are more sonorous than consonants).
- Dialectal variations in the pronunciation of 'r'.
- The 'æ' sound is a unique feature of Norwegian phonology.
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