terminforskyvning
Syllables
ter-min-for-skyv-ning
Pronunciation
/tɛrˈmiːnfɔrˈskyːvniŋ/
Stress
01010
Morphemes
for- + termin/skyv + -ning
The word 'terminforskyvning' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: ter-min-for-skyv-ning. It's stressed on the second syllable ('min') and comprises a Latin-derived root ('termin'), an Old Norse prefix ('for-'), another Old Norse root ('skyv'), and a common Norwegian noun-forming suffix ('-ning'). Syllable division follows the onset-rime principle and respects morpheme boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
A postponement or shifting of a deadline or term.
Deadline shift, term postponement
“Vi ba om en terminforskyvning på grunn av sykdom.”
“Terminforskyvningen gjorde at prosjektet ble forsinket.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('min'). The stress pattern is typical for Norwegian compound nouns.
Syllables
ter — Open syllable, onset 't', rime 'er'. min — Open syllable, onset 'm', rime 'in', stressed syllable. for — Open syllable, onset 'f', rime 'or'. skyv — Open syllable, onset 'sk', rime 'yv'. ning — Closed syllable, onset 'n', rime 'ing
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Principle
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus, with preceding consonants as the onset and following consonants as the rime.
Moraic Syllabification
Norwegian follows a mora-timed rhythm, influencing syllable weight and stress.
Morpheme Boundary Preference
Syllable division often respects morpheme boundaries.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation.
- Potential reduction or dropping of the 'r' sound in some dialects.
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