hanslokningsapparat
Syllables
han-slok-nings-ap-pa-rat
Pronunciation
/ˈhɑnslœknɪŋsˌapːɑrat/
Stress
010011
Morphemes
hand + sloknings + apparat
The word 'handslokningsapparat' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: han-slok-nings-ap-pa-rat. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('rat'). The syllabification follows Nynorsk rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements. The word consists of a prefix ('hand'), a root ('sloknings'), and another root ('apparat').
Definitions
- 1
A portable device used to extinguish fires.
Handheld fire extinguisher
“Han tok tak i handslokningsapparatet og sløkte brannen.”
“Det er viktig å ha eit handslokningsapparat i bilen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('rat'). The stress pattern is typical for Nynorsk nouns.
Syllables
han — Open syllable, onset consonant /h/, vowel nucleus /ɑn/.. slok — Closed syllable, consonant cluster /sl/ onset, vowel nucleus /œk/.. nings — Closed syllable, /nɪŋ/ onset, /s/ coda, vowel nucleus /ɪ/.. ap — Open syllable, onset consonant /a/, vowel nucleus /pː/.. pa — Open syllable, onset consonant /p/, vowel nucleus /a/.. rat — Closed syllable, onset consonant /r/, vowel nucleus /at/. Primary stressed syllable.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Nynorsk favors maximizing consonant clusters in the onset of a syllable, as seen in 'slok' and 'nings'.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel, ensuring clear syllable boundaries.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllable structure follows the sonority sequencing principle, with sounds decreasing in sonority from the onset to the coda.
- The 'ng' cluster is treated as a single unit within a syllable.
- Geminate consonants (double 'p' in 'apparat') affect syllable weight.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur but do not significantly alter syllabification.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in Norwegian Nynorsk
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.