sparebankførening
Syllables
spa-re-bank-fø-re-ning
Pronunciation
/ˈspɑːrəˌbɑŋkføˈrɛːnɪŋ/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
sparebankforening
The word 'sparebankforening' is a Norwegian compound noun meaning 'savings bank association'. It is divided into six syllables: spa-re-bank-fø-re-ning, with primary stress on 'bank'. Syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and allowing permissible codas.
Definitions
- 1
A savings bank association; an organization representing or consisting of savings banks.
Savings bank association
“Sparebankforeningen arbeider for å fremme sparebankenes interesser.”
“Hun er medlem av sparebankforeningen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('bank'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of the root word within a compound.
Syllables
spa — Open syllable, onset cluster 'sp'. re — Open syllable. bank — Closed syllable, onset 'b', coda 'nk'. fø — Open syllable. re — Open syllable. ning — Closed syllable, onset 'n', coda 'ng'
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are maintained in the onset as long as pronounceable.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Coda Formation
Permissible codas (consonant clusters at the end of a syllable) are allowed.
- The compound nature of the word requires recognizing the root words within it to correctly identify the stress pattern.
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