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Definition 2024
tonem
tonem
Norwegian
Noun
tonem
Inflection
Inflection of tonem
| indefinite singular | definite singular | indefinite plural | definite plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bokmål n | tonem | tonemet | tonem/tonemer | tonema/tonemene |
| Nynorsk n | tonem | tonemet | tonem | tonema |
Usage notes
Norwegian (and Swedish) has two tonemes named tonem 1 (in nynorsk also einstavingstonelag or enkelt tonelag) and tonem 2 (in nynorsk also tostavingstonelag or dobbelt tonelag). Tonem 1 has a descending pitch (example: landet and bønder) and tonem 2 has an ascending pitch (example: lande and bønner. Note! Both examples are limited to dialects where the d is silent).
Synonyms
Derived terms
- tonem 1
- tonem 2
References
- “tonem” in The Bokmål Dictionary / The Nynorsk Dictionary.