reingjøringsfirma
Syllables
re-in-gjø-rings-fir-ma
Pronunciation
/ˈreɪŋjøːɾɪŋsfɪrma/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
re- + gjør + ings
The Norwegian word 'reingjøringsfirma' (cleaning company) is divided into five syllables: re-in-gjø-rings-fir-ma, with primary stress on the first syllable. Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable has a vowel peak.
Definitions
- 1
A company that provides cleaning services.
Cleaning company
“Vi hyret et reingjøringsfirma for å vaske huset.”
“Reingjøringsfirmaet leverte et utmerket resultat.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('reingjø-'). Norwegian has tonal accent, but stress is not marked in writing.
Syllables
rein — Open syllable, onset 'r', vowel 'ei', coda 'n'. gjø — Open syllable, onset 'gj', vowel 'ø'. rings — Closed syllable, onset 'r', vowel 'i', coda 'ngs'. fir — Open syllable, onset 'f', vowel 'i', coda 'r'. ma — Open syllable, onset 'm', vowel 'a'
Word Parts
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Maximizing Onsets
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Peak Principle
Every syllable must contain a vowel.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are resolved based on phonotactic constraints.
- The 'ng' cluster is common and doesn't affect syllable division.
- The word's compound nature doesn't alter the basic syllable division rules.
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