nøytralitetsforbund
Syllables
nøy-tra-li-tets-for-bund
Pronunciation
/nœʏ̯trɑliˈtɛtsfɔrbʉn/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
nøytrali- + bund + -tets
The word 'nøytralitetsforbund' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: nøy-tra-li-tets-for-bund. Stress falls on the final syllable of the root 'bund'. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences. The word consists of a prefix 'nøytrali-', a root 'bund', and a suffix '-tets'.
Definitions
- 1
A league or association formed to maintain neutrality.
Neutrality League/Association
“Under første verdenskrig dannet flere land et nøytralitetsforbund.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable of the root 'bund'. This is typical for Norwegian compound nouns.
Syllables
nøy — Open syllable, diphthong.. tra — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. li — Open syllable.. tets — Closed syllable.. for — Open syllable.. bund — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are preferred at the beginning of syllables.
Vowel Sequence Rule
Diphthongs and vowel sequences generally form a single syllable.
Stress Rule
Stress typically falls on the second syllable of the root in compound nouns.
- The 'øy' diphthong is a common feature of Norwegian and doesn't present a special case for syllabification.
- Consonant clusters are permissible within Norwegian phonotactics.
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