fjellsprengning
The word 'fjellsprengning' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: fje-ll-spr-eng-ning. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows rules maximizing onsets and dividing after vowels. The word consists of a root 'fjell', a root 'spreng', and a nominalizing suffix '-ning'.
Definitions
- 1
The act of blasting or exploding rock in a mountain.
Mountain blasting, rock blasting
“Fjellsprengninga var farleg.”
“De utførte fjellsprengning for å lage ein ny tunnel.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('spreng').
Syllables
fje — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ll — Closed syllable, geminate consonant cluster forming the onset.. spr — Closed syllable, complex consonant cluster forming the onset.. eng — Closed syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant cluster.. ning — Closed syllable, consonant cluster forming the coda and onset.
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally included in the onset of the syllable.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after vowels followed by consonants.
Suffix Attachment
Suffixes are generally treated as separate syllables.
- Geminate consonants ('ll') are treated as a single onset. The 'spr' cluster is a permissible initial consonant cluster in Nynorsk.
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