eksplosjonssikker
Syllables
eks-plo-sjon-ssik-ker
Pronunciation
/ɛksplɔˈʃɔnssɪkːər/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
eksplosjon + sikker
The word 'eksplosjonssikker' is divided into five syllables: eks-plo-sjon-ssik-ker. The primary stress falls on 'sjon'. It's a compound adjective formed from 'eksplosjon' (explosion) and 'sikker' (safe). Syllable division follows onset maximization and avoidance of syllable-final clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Designed to prevent ignition of flammable materials in potentially explosive environments.
Explosion-proof, intrinsically safe
“Eksplosjonssikker utstyr er nødvendig i oljeraffineriet.”
“Denne lampen er eksplosjonssikker.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('sjon').
Syllables
eks — Open syllable, onset cluster 'ks'.. plo — Open syllable, simple onset.. sjon — Open syllable, onset 'sj'.. ssik — Closed syllable, geminate consonant 'ss', onset 's'.. ker — Open syllable, simple onset.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters like 'ks' and 'spl' are included in the onset of the syllable.
Avoidance of Syllable-Final Clusters
The syllable division attempts to avoid placing consonant clusters at the end of syllables.
Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
- The 'sj' digraph is treated as a single onset.
- The 'ss' cluster is treated as a single consonant.
- Regional variations in pronunciation of 'sj' are minor and do not affect syllable division.
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