avfallssortering
Syllables
av-falls-sor-te-ring
Pronunciation
/avˈfɑlːsˌsɔrtɛriŋ/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
avfall + s-sortering
The word 'avfallssortering' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: av-falls-sor-te-ring. The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('falls'). The syllable division follows the vowel peak principle and onset principle, maintaining consonant clusters where possible. It consists of the root 'avfall' (waste), the genitive linking marker 's', and the root 'sortering' (sorting).
Definitions
- 1
The process of separating waste into different categories for recycling or disposal.
Waste sorting
“Avfallssortering er viktig for miljøet.”
“Kommunen har innført et nytt system for avfallssortering.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('falls'). Nynorsk stress is relatively weak, but content words like nouns typically have a slightly stronger emphasis on the root syllable.
Syllables
av — Open syllable, initial syllable.. falls — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. sor — Open syllable.. te — Open syllable.. ring — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset Principle
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are exceptionally complex.
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables are structured to maximize sonority towards the nucleus (vowel).
- The double 'l' in 'avfall' can sometimes be simplified in colloquial speech, but the standard pronunciation retains both.
- The 's' linking marker is always pronounced.
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