HyphenateIt
Word Analysis

brannslokkingsapparat

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

6 syllables
21 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
Enriched
6syllables

brannsløkkingsapparat

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

brann-sløk-kings-ap-pa-rat

Pronunciation

/ˈbrɑnːslœkːɪŋsˌapːɑrat/

Stress

010011

Morphemes

brann, slokk, apparat + -ings

The word 'brannslokkingsapparat' is a compound noun in Norwegian Nynorsk. It is divided into six syllables: brann-sløk-kings-ap-pa-rat, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable ('rat'). The word consists of multiple roots and a suffix, and its syllabification follows the principles of onset maximization and vowel-centric syllables.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A device used to extinguish fires.

    Fire extinguisher

    Han tok tak i brannslokkingsapparatet.

    Det er viktig å ha et brannslokkingsapparat i huset.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('rat').

Syllables

6
bran/brɑnː/
sløk/slœkː/
kings/kɪŋs/
ap/apː/
pa/pɑ/
rat/rat/

bran Open syllable, onset cluster /br/, stressed vowel /ɑː/.. sløk Closed syllable, onset cluster /sl/, long vowel /œː/.. kings Closed syllable, onset /k/, short vowel /ɪ/.. ap Open syllable, long vowel /ɑː/.. pa Open syllable, vowel /ɑ/.. rat Closed syllable, stressed, vowel /ɑ/.

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters are kept together in the onset of a syllable.

Vowel-Centric Syllables

Each syllable must contain a vowel.

Sonority Sequencing Principle

Syllable structure follows the sonority sequencing principle.

  • Geminate consonants are treated as part of the preceding syllable.
  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not significantly alter syllable division.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/6/2025
Open AI Chat