ekspansjonstank
Syllables
eks-pan-sjon-stank
Pronunciation
/ɛkspansˈjɔnˌstɑŋk/
Stress
0100
Morphemes
eks- + pans- + -jonstank
The word 'ekspansjonstank' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into four syllables: eks-pan-sjon-stank. Stress falls on the second syllable ('pan'). The word is morphologically complex, with Latin-derived prefixes and suffixes. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.
Definitions
- 1
A tank used for the expansion of a fluid, typically in a heating or cooling system.
Expansion tank
“Han kontrollerte ekspansjonstanken.”
“Ekspansjonstanken må tømmes regelmessig.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('pan'). The stress pattern is relatively even, with a slight emphasis on the final syllable.
Syllables
eks — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster 'ks'.. pan — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. sjon — Open syllable, containing the suffix '-sjon'.. stank — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster 'st', coda 'k'.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are included in the onset whenever possible.
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Consonants within a syllable are ordered by decreasing sonority.
- The 'ks', 'ns', and 'st' clusters are common and do not pose significant challenges.
- Regional variations in vowel quality are minor and do not affect syllable division.
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