vrangforestilling
Syllables
vran-gfor-es-til-ling
Pronunciation
/ˈvrɑŋfɔrˌɛstɪlːɪŋ/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
vrang + forestilling + ing
The Norwegian word *vrangforestilling* is divided into five syllables: vran-gfor-es-til-ling. It's a compound noun with a prefix (*vrang-*) and suffix (*-ing*). Stress falls on the first syllable. Syllable division follows the principles of onset maximization and vowel-consonant separation.
Definitions
- 1
A misconception, misunderstanding, or false idea.
Misconception, misunderstanding
“Det var en *vrangforestilling* å tro at han var ærlig.”
“Hun hadde en *vrangforestilling* om hva jobben innebar.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('vran-'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable in compound words.
Syllables
vran — Open syllable, onset maximization.. gfor — Closed syllable, consonant after vowel.. es — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. til — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ling — Closed syllable, consonant after vowel.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian favors maximizing consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after vowels, creating open or closed syllables.
- The *vr-* cluster may be pronounced differently in some dialects, potentially with a schwa insertion.
- The word is a compound noun, and its syllabification is consistent regardless of grammatical function.
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