avleiingsending
Syllables
av-lei-ings-en-ding
Pronunciation
/avˈleɪ̯ɪŋsˌɛndɪŋ/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
av + lei + ingsending
The word 'avleiingsending' is a Nynorsk noun meaning 'diversion'. It is divided into five syllables: av-lei-ings-en-ding, with primary stress on 'lei'. It is formed from the prefix 'av-', the root 'lei-', and the suffixes '-ing' and '-sending'. Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel nuclei.
Definitions
- 1
The process or result of diverting something; a diversion.
Diversion, deflection, channeling
“Planen inkluderte ei avleiingsending av elva.”
“Avleiingsendinga vart utført for å hindre flaum.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('lei'). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
av — Open syllable, simple vowel nucleus.. lei — Open syllable, diphthong, primary stress.. ings — Closed syllable, velar nasal onset.. en — Open syllable, simple vowel nucleus.. ding — Closed syllable, consonant coda.
Word Parts
av
Old Norse *af*, meaning 'off', 'from', 'away'. Separative prefix.
lei
Old Norse *leið*, meaning 'way', 'course', 'lead'. Core meaning related to direction or flow.
ingsending
Combination of *-ing-* (verbal noun) and *-sending* (further nominalization with genitive *-s-*). Nominalizing suffixes.
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Syllables are formed to maximize the number of consonants in the onset position.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus (monophthong or diphthong).
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs form a single syllable nucleus.
- The genitive *-s-* can be weakly pronounced or elided in rapid speech.
- The length of the word and multiple suffixes can make it complex.
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