avstengingskran
The word 'avstengingskran' is divided into four syllables: av-sten-gings-kran. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing onset maximization and vowel-based division. It's a compound noun consisting of a prefix, root, and suffix, meaning 'shut-off valve'.
Definitions
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A shut-off valve, isolation valve, or stopcock.
Shut-off valve
“Han stengte avstengingskranen.”
“Avstengingskranen lekker.”
ant:åpningskran
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-ings-'), typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.
Syllables
av — Open syllable, simple vowel onset.. sten — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. gings — Closed syllable, consonant onset.. kran — Open syllable, consonant cluster onset.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are maintained at the beginning of syllables whenever possible (e.g., 'st', 'sk').
Vowel Division
Syllable division occurs before vowels, creating open syllables where possible.
- The compound nature of the word does not alter the basic syllabification rules.
- Regional variations might affect vowel quality but not syllable boundaries.
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