nedgangsperiode
Syllables
ned-gangs-pe-ri-o-de
Pronunciation
/nɛdˈɡɑŋːsˌpæɾiˈoːdə/
Stress
010011
Morphemes
ned + gang + speriode
The word 'nedgangsperiode' is a compound noun syllabified into six syllables: ned-gangs-pe-ri-o-de. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows the onset-rime principle, allowing consonant clusters and single vowels to form syllables. The morphemic breakdown reveals Germanic and Greek/French origins.
Definitions
- 1
A period of decline
Period of decline
“Økonomien opplevde en lang nedgangsperiode.”
“Dette er en kritisk nedgangsperiode for selskapet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('o' in 'periode').
Syllables
ned — Open syllable, simple onset-rime structure.. gangs — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the end.. pe — Open syllable, simple onset-rime structure.. ri — Open syllable, simple onset-rime structure.. o — Open syllable, vowel constitutes the syllable.. de — Open syllable, simple onset-rime structure.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Principle
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus (rime), preceded by optional consonants (onset).
Consonant Cluster Rule
Norwegian allows consonant clusters at the end of syllables.
Vowel as Syllable
A single vowel can form a syllable.
- The long vowel /ɑː/ in 'gangs' influences syllable duration but not syllabification.
- The compound nature of the word doesn't introduce specific syllabification exceptions.
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