demonstrat͡ʃɔnkulsyreslukkeren
Syllables
de-mon-stra-t͡ʃɔn-kul-sy-re-sluk-ke-ren
Pronunciation
/deˈmɔnˌstʁaːt͡ʃɔnˌsɡʊlˈsyːʁəˌslʏkːɐˌne̝n/
Stress
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Morphemes
demonstrations- + kulsyre- + slukker-en
The word 'demonstrationskulsyreslukkeren' is a complex Danish noun divided into ten syllables: de-mon-stra-t͡ʃɔn-kul-sy-re-sluk-ke-ren. Primary stress falls on 'kul-'. It's a compound word consisting of a prefix, root, and suffix, with syllable division guided by onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements.
Definitions
- 1
A carbon dioxide fire extinguisher.
Carbon dioxide fire extinguisher
“Brandvæsenet brugte en demonstrationskulsyreslukkeren til at slukke ilden.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('kul-'). Danish stress generally falls on the first syllable of a root word, but in compounds, it shifts to the first root.
Syllables
de — Open syllable, unstressed.. mon — Open syllable, unstressed.. stra — Closed syllable, unstressed.. t͡ʃɔn — Closed syllable, unstressed.. kul — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. sy — Open syllable, unstressed.. re — Open syllable, unstressed.. sluk — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ke — Open syllable, unstressed.. ren — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
demonstrations-
Derived from Latin 'demonstratio' (showing, proving). Indicates the type of extinguisher.
kulsyre-
Meaning 'carbon dioxide' (Danish 'kul' - coal, 'syre' - acid). Specifies the extinguishing agent.
slukker-en
Root 'slukke' (to extinguish) + definite article marker '-en' (common gender).
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Danish prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel nucleus.
Compound Stress
Stress generally falls on the first root in a compound word.
- Complex consonant clusters (e.g., 'str', 'sk').
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation and the presence/absence of stød.
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