fengselsavdeling
Syllables
feng-sels-av-de-ling
Pronunciation
/ˈfɛŋːsl̩sˌavdɛlɪŋ/
Stress
10001
Morphemes
fengsel, avdeling + s
The word 'fengselsavdeling' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: feng-sels-av-de-ling. The primary stress falls on the first syllable of 'avdeling' ('av'). It consists of the root 'fengsel' (prison), the genitive marker 's', and the root 'avdeling' (department). Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.
Definitions
- 1
A department or section within a prison.
Prison department
“Han jobber i fengselsavdelingen.”
“Besøkende må melde seg i fengselsavdelingen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable of 'avdeling' ('av'). The stress is relatively weak in Nynorsk, but 'av' is noticeably more prominent.
Syllables
feng — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster /fɛŋ/.. sels — Closed syllable, onset consonant /s/.. av — Open syllable, onset consonant /av/.. de — Open syllable, onset consonant /dɛ/.. ling — Closed syllable, onset consonant /lɪŋ/.
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are included in the onset of the syllable whenever possible.
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Genitive 's' Rule
The genitive marker 's' is generally treated as a separate syllable.
- Potential reduction of the 's' in rapid speech.
- Regional variations in vowel quality.
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