kvikksylvlegering
Syllables
kvikk-sylv-le-ge-ring
Pronunciation
/ˈkvɪkːsʏlvˌleːɡəɾɪŋ/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
kvikk + sylv + ering
The word 'kvikksylvlegering' is divided into five syllables: kvikk-sylv-le-ge-ring. The primary stress falls on 'sylv'. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and suffix. Syllabification follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing onset maximization and open syllable preference.
Definitions
- 1
An alloy containing mercury.
Mercury alloy
“Denne tannfyllingen inneholder ein kvikksylvlegering.”
“Forskere studerer nye kvikksylvlegeringer for bruk i solceller.”
syn:merkurlegering
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('sylv'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
kvikk — Closed syllable, initial consonant cluster 'kv', stressed in some pronunciations but generally pre-stress.. sylv — Open syllable, primary stress.. le — Open syllable, unstressed.. ge — Open syllable, unstressed.. ring — Closed syllable, final consonant.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters like 'kv', 'ks', and 'lv' are maintained as onsets whenever possible.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Sounds within clusters are ordered from more sonorous to less sonorous.
Open Syllable Preference
Nynorsk favors open syllables (ending in a vowel).
Vowel-Centric Division
Syllables are generally centered around vowels.
- The 'ks' and 'lv' clusters are common and generally do not require separation.
- Regional variations in vowel length might occur, but do not affect syllable division.
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