voksenopplæring
Syllables
vok-sen-op-plæ-ring
Pronunciation
/ˈvɔksənɔpːlɛːrɪŋ/
Stress
10100
Morphemes
opp + voksen + læring
The word 'voksenopplæring' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: vok-sen-op-plæ-ring. Stress falls on the third syllable ('op'). The word is morphologically composed of the root 'voksen' (adult), the prefix 'opp' (up/on), and the suffix 'læring' (learning). Syllabification follows the principle of open syllable preference.
Definitions
- 1
Adult education; the process of teaching adults.
Adult education
“Han deltar i et voksenopplæringsprogram.”
“Voksenopplæring er viktig for å holde seg oppdatert.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('op'). Norwegian compounds often stress the second element.
Syllables
vok — Open syllable, initial syllable.. sen — Open syllable, unstressed.. op — Open syllable, stressed.. plæ — Open syllable, unstressed.. ring — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Norwegian favors open syllables (CV) whenever possible.
Compound Stress
Stress often shifts to the second element in compound nouns.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless exceptionally complex.
- The compound nature of the word influences stress placement, deviating from the typical first-syllable stress rule.
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