drikkevannsforsyning
Syllables
drik-ke-vann-sfor-sy-ning
Pronunciation
/ˈdriːkːəˌvɑnːsˌfɔrˈsyːnɪŋ/
Stress
000101
Morphemes
drikke- + vann + -sforsyning
The word 'drikkevannsforsyning' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: drik-ke-vann-sfor-sy-ning. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'forsy-'. The word is formed from the morphemes 'drikke-' (to drink), 'vann' (water), and 'forsyning' (supply). Syllable division follows the onset-rime principle, avoiding breaking consonant clusters and treating geminate consonants as single units.
Definitions
- 1
The system or process of providing water for drinking.
Water supply
“Kommunen er ansvarlig for drikkevannsforsyningen.”
“Drikkevannsforsyningen må sikres.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'forsy-'. Nynorsk typically stresses the second-to-last syllable in words of this length.
Syllables
drik — Open syllable, onset 'dr', rime 'ik', vowel is long.. ke — Open syllable, onset 'k', rime 'e', schwa vowel.. vann — Closed syllable, onset 'v', rime 'ann', geminate 'nn', vowel is long.. sfor — Closed syllable, onset 'sf', rime 'or', vowel is short.. sy — Open syllable, onset 's', rime 'y', vowel is long.. ning — Closed syllable, onset 'n', rime 'ing', vowel is short.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Principle
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus, with preceding consonants forming the onset and following consonants forming the coda.
Avoid Breaking Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are exceptionally complex.
Geminate Consonant Handling
Geminate consonants (double consonants) are treated as single units within a syllable.
- The 'kk' cluster in 'drikke' is pronounced as a geminate /kː/.
- The 'nn' cluster in 'vann' is pronounced as a geminate /nː/.
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