ekspresssending
Syllables
ek-spress-sen-ding
Pronunciation
/ˈɛksprɛsːˌsɛndɪŋ/
Stress
1000
Morphemes
ekspress + sending + -ing
The word 'ekspress-sending' is divided into four syllables: ek-spress-sen-ding. It's a compound noun consisting of the prefix 'ekspress' (fast) and the root 'sending' (sending). The primary stress falls on the first syllable. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.
Definitions
- 1
A fast or expedited delivery service.
Express delivery/shipping
“Ho bestilte ein ekspress-sending for å få pakken i morgon.”
“Ekspress-sending er dyrare, men raskare.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('ek'). Nynorsk generally stresses the first syllable of a word, especially in compounds.
Syllables
ek — Open syllable, stressed, containing a short vowel.. spress — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster /spr/ and a geminate consonant /sː/.. sen — Open syllable, containing a short vowel.. ding — Closed syllable, containing a nasal consonant /ŋ/.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together in the onset of a syllable (e.g., 'ks' in 'ekspress').
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllable structure follows the sonority sequencing principle.
- The geminate consonant 'ss' in 'ekspress' influences syllable weight.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel length, but syllable division remains consistent.
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