eksosforgifting
The word 'eksosforgifting' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into four syllables: eksos-for-gift-ing. Stress falls on the penult. The syllabification follows rules maximizing onsets and respecting vowel-consonant boundaries. It consists of a Greek-derived prefix, an Old Norse root, and an Old Norse suffix.
Definitions
- 1
Emission of poisonous gases; poisoning by exhaust fumes.
Exhaust poisoning
“Eksosforgifting er eit stort problem i byane.”
ant:luftrensing
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penult (second-to-last syllable: 'gift').
Syllables
eksos — Open syllable, consonant cluster onset.. for — Open syllable, simple structure.. gift — Closed syllable, consonant cluster coda.. ing — Closed syllable, nasal coda.
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Maximize Onset
Consonant clusters are generally maintained at the beginning of syllables.
Vowel-Consonant Boundary
Syllables are often divided at vowel-consonant boundaries.
- Compound word syllabification can have some flexibility, but the provided division is the most common.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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