bunnfellingstank
Syllables
bunn-fel-ling-stank
Pronunciation
/ˈbʊnːˌfɛlːɪŋsˌtɑŋk/
Stress
1000
Morphemes
bunn, fell, stank + ing
The word 'bunnfellingstank' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into four syllables: bunn-fel-ling-stank. Stress falls on the first syllable. Syllable division follows onset maximization and morpheme boundary principles. It consists of multiple roots ('bunn', 'fell', 'stank') and a suffix ('ing').
Definitions
- 1
A settling tank located at the bottom of a process, typically used in brewing or wastewater treatment.
Settling tank (bottom)
“Ølet ble overført til ein bunnfellingstank.”
“Bunnfellingstanken må rengjerast regelmessig.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('bunn'). Nynorsk has a relatively weak stress system, but the first syllable of compound nouns is typically slightly more prominent.
Syllables
bunn — Open syllable, stressed, containing a long vowel.. fel — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. ling — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel.. stank — Closed syllable, containing a long vowel.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., 'st' in 'stank').
Morpheme Boundary Preference
Syllable division often occurs at morpheme boundaries (e.g., 'bunn-fel-ling-stank').
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable typically contains a vowel.
- The double consonants (nn, ll) are common in Nynorsk and do not present a significant edge case.
- Regional variations in vowel qualities may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
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