ungdomsforening
The word 'ungdomsforening' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: ung-doms-for-e-ning. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences. The word consists of the prefix 'ungdoms-' and the root 'forening'.
Definitions
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A youth association, youth club, or youth organization.
Youth association/club/organization
“Hun er medlem av ungdomsforeningen.”
“Ungdomsforeningen arrangerer en konsert.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('for-'), following typical Norwegian stress patterns.
Syllables
ung — Open syllable, onset cluster.. doms — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the end.. for — Open syllable.. e — Open syllable, single vowel.. ning — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the end.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are maintained in the onset as long as pronounceability allows.
Vowel-Consonant Syllable
A vowel followed by one or more consonants forms a syllable.
Single Vowel Syllable
A single vowel constitutes a syllable.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter syllable division.
- The 'ms' cluster in 'doms-' is a common occurrence and doesn't pose a syllabification challenge.
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