yrkesbefolkning
Syllables
yr-kes-be-folk-ning
Pronunciation
/ˈʏrkesbəfɔlknɪŋ/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
yrkes- + folk- + -ning
yrkesbefolkning is a five-syllable compound noun (yr-kes-be-folk-ning) with stress on the second syllable (kes). It's formed from Old Norse and Germanic roots, meaning 'working population'. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel-centric principles.
Definitions
- 1
The population that is employed or actively seeking employment.
Working population
“Yrkesbefolkningen øker.”
“Regjeringen vil støtte yrkesbefolkningen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('kes'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words often shift stress to the second element.
Syllables
yr — Open syllable, onset cluster 'yr'. kes — Closed syllable, stressed syllable. be — Open syllable. folk — Closed syllable. ning — Closed syllable, suffix
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together as onsets (e.g., 'yr', 'ks', 'folk').
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable typically contains one vowel sound.
Compound Word Stress
Stress often falls on the second element of a compound word.
- Regional variations in 'r' pronunciation might affect perceived syllable boundaries, but the written syllable division remains consistent.
- The word is a compound noun, and its syllable division reflects this structure.
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