sjølforsyningsgrad
Syllables
sjøl-for-syn-ings-grad
Pronunciation
/ˈʂjøːlfɔrˌsʏnɪŋsɡraːd/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
sjøl + forsyn + ingsgrad
The word 'sjølforsyningsgrad' is divided into five syllables: sjøl-for-syn-ings-grad. Primary stress falls on 'syn'. It's a compound noun formed from 'sjøl-' (self), 'forsyn-' (supply), and '-ingsgrad' (degree). Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences.
Definitions
- 1
Degree of self-sufficiency; the extent to which a country or entity can provide for its own needs.
Degree of self-sufficiency
“Norges mål er å øke sin *sjølforsyningsgrad* innenfor landbruket.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('syn'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of the root, but compound words can shift the stress.
Syllables
sjøl — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. for — Open syllable, simple consonant-vowel structure.. syn — Open syllable, primary stress.. ings — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the end.. grad — Open syllable, final consonant.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Sequence
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a separate syllable.
- The 'sj' cluster is a single phoneme in Norwegian.
- Compound words can influence stress placement.
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