tannlegeforening
Syllables
tann-le-ge-for-e-ning
Pronunciation
/tɑnːˈleːɡəfɔˈreːniŋ/
Stress
100000
Morphemes
tann, lege, forening
The Norwegian word *tannlegeforening* is a compound noun meaning 'dentist association'. It is divided into six syllables: tann-le-ge-for-e-ning, with primary stress on the first syllable ('tann'). The syllabification follows Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and codas while avoiding stranded consonants. The word is morphologically composed of three roots: *tann* (tooth), *lege* (physician), and *forening* (association).
Definitions
- 1
An association or organization of dentists.
Dentist association
“Hun er medlem av tannlegeforeningen.”
“Tannlegeforeningen arrangerer en konferanse.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('tann'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of a word, especially in compound nouns.
Syllables
tann — Open syllable, stressed, contains a geminate consonant.. le — Open syllable, unstressed.. ge — Open syllable, unstressed.. for — Open syllable, unstressed.. e — Open syllable, unstressed.. ning — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Onset Maximization
Syllables attempt to include as many consonants as possible in the onset.
Coda Maximization
Syllables attempt to include as many consonants as possible in the coda.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left syllable-initial without a preceding vowel.
Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
- The geminate consonant 'nn' in 'tann' affects syllable weight but doesn't alter the division.
- The consonant cluster /ɡf/ in 'legeforening' is a common occurrence and doesn't pose a significant challenge.
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