katastrofeområde
Syllables
ka-tas-tro-fe-o-mrå-de
Pronunciation
/ˈkɑtɑstroːfəˌʊmrɑːdə/
Stress
1000010
Morphemes
katastrofe + område
The word 'katastrofeområde' is a compound noun divided into seven syllables: ka-tas-tro-fe-o-mrå-de. Primary stress falls on the first syllable. Syllable division follows Nynorsk rules of maximizing onsets and dividing before vowels. The word consists of a Greek-derived root ('katastrofe') and an Old Norse-derived noun ('område').
Definitions
- 1
An area affected by a disaster.
Disaster area
“Et stort katastrofeområde ble erklært etter flommen.”
“Hjelpemannskaper er på vei til katastrofeområdet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable of 'katastrofe' (ka). The remaining syllables are unstressed or receive secondary stress.
Syllables
ka — Open syllable, initial syllable.. tas — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'str' maintained.. tro — Closed syllable.. fe — Open syllable.. o — Open syllable, single vowel.. mrå — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'mr' maintained.. de — Open syllable, final syllable.
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are maintained within syllables whenever possible.
Vowel Division
Syllable division occurs before each vowel.
- Potential for slight vowel reduction in unstressed syllables in some dialects.
- Consonant cluster 'str' and 'mr' are maintained within syllables.
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