tobakksforretning
Syllables
to-bakk-s-for-ret-ning
Pronunciation
/tɔˈbɑksfɔrˈrɛtnɪŋ/
Stress
010110
Morphemes
tobakk + s-forretning
The word 'tobakksforretning' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: to-bakk-s-for-ret-ning. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and dividing before vowels. The word consists of the root 'tobakk' (tobacco) and the root 'forretning' (shop) linked by the genitive suffix '-s-'.
Definitions
- 1
A shop that sells tobacco products.
Tobacco shop
“Jeg kjøpte en sigarett i tobakksforretningen.”
syn:tobakksbutikk
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('for-ret-ning').
Syllables
to — Open syllable, initial syllable.. bakk — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. s — Syllable consisting of a single consonant, genitive marker.. for — Open syllable, part of the root 'forretning'. ret — Closed syllable, part of the root 'forretning'. ning — Closed syllable, final syllable of the root 'forretning'
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Syllable division prioritizes placing consonants at the beginning of syllables.
Vowel Division
Syllable division generally occurs before vowels.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are treated as single units for syllabification where possible.
- The genitive '-s-' can be elided in colloquial speech.
- Regional variations in vowel quality and 'r' pronunciation exist.
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