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håndslokningsapparat

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

6 syllables
20 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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6syllables

håndslokningsapparat

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

hånd-slok-nings-ap-pa-rat

Pronunciation

/hɔnˈslɔknɪŋsˌapːɑrat/

Stress

000001

Morphemes

hånd + sloknings + apparat

The word 'håndslokningsapparat' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: hånd-slok-nings-ap-pa-rat. Stress falls on the final syllable ('rat'). The word is composed of a prefix ('hånd'), a root ('sloknings'), and a root ('apparat'). Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A handheld device used to extinguish fires.

    Hand extinguishing apparatus

    Han tok tak i håndslokningsapparatet.

    Det er viktig å ha et håndslokningsapparat i bilen.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the final syllable ('rat'). This is typical for Nynorsk nouns.

Syllables

6
hånd/hɔn/
slok/slɔk/
nings/nɪŋs/
ap/ap/
pa/pa/
rat/rat/

hånd Open syllable, containing a single vowel and a nasal consonant. Unstressed.. slok Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant cluster. Unstressed.. nings Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant cluster including /ŋ/. Unstressed.. ap Open syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant. Unstressed.. pa Open syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant. Unstressed.. rat Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant. Stressed.

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of syllables whenever possible (e.g., 'slok-').

Vowel Peak

Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.

Sonority Sequencing

Syllable structure follows the sonority sequencing principle.

  • The geminate 'pp' in 'apparat' is phonemically significant but doesn't affect syllable division.
  • The 'ng' cluster is treated as a single consonant sound.
  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not alter the core syllable division.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/7/2025
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