dekontaminering
Syllables
de-kon-ta-mi-ne-ring
Pronunciation
/deˌkɔntamiˈneːrɪŋ/
Stress
000101
Morphemes
de- + kontamin- + -ering
The word 'dekontaminering' is divided into six syllables: de-kon-ta-mi-ne-ring. The primary stress falls on the penult syllable 'mi'. It's a noun formed from a Latin root with Germanic suffixation. Syllable division follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing maximizing onsets and vowel nuclei.
Definitions
- 1
The process of removing or neutralizing contaminants.
Decontamination
“Etter ulykken var dekontaminering nødvendig.”
“Dekontaminering av området tok flere dager.”
ant:Kontaminering
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penult syllable ('mi'). The stress pattern is typical for Nynorsk nouns with this structure.
Syllables
de — Open syllable, no stress.. kon — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster.. ta — Open syllable, no stress.. mi — Open syllable, primary stress.. ne — Open syllable, no stress.. ring — Closed syllable, final consonant.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onset
Consonant clusters are kept together in the onset of a syllable whenever possible.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound forming the nucleus.
- The consonant cluster 'nt' could potentially be split, but Nynorsk generally prefers to keep it within the onset.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist, but they do not affect the syllable division.
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