algekonsentrasjon
Syllables
al-ge-kon-sen-tras-jon
Pronunciation
/ˈalɡəˌkɔnsɛntɾasjɔn/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
alge, konsen + trasjon
The word 'algekonsentrasjon' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: al-ge-kon-sen-tras-jon. Stress falls on the third syllable ('tras'). The syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles, typical for Nynorsk compound nouns. It consists of a Latin-derived root ('alge') and a German/Latin-derived root and suffix ('konsentrasjon').
Definitions
- 1
The concentration of algae.
Algae concentration
“Måling av algekonsentrasjon i fjorden er viktig.”
“Høye nivåer av algekonsentrasjon kan være skadelig.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tras'), which is the penultimate syllable. This is typical for Nynorsk nouns with more than two syllables.
Syllables
al — Open syllable, containing the root morpheme. Relatively simple structure.. ge — Open syllable, part of the root morpheme. Contains a velar fricative.. kon — Closed syllable, part of the root morpheme. Contains a consonant cluster.. sen — Closed syllable, part of the root morpheme. Contains a nasal consonant.. tras — Closed syllable, part of the suffix. Contains a consonant cluster.. jon — Closed syllable, part of the suffix. Contains a nasal consonant.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally included in the following syllable to maximize onsets.
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are divided between their constituent parts.
- Regional variations in vowel qualities may exist, but the core syllable division remains consistent.
- The 'k' cluster in 'konsentrasjon' is a common onset and doesn't present a significant challenge.
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