luftfartsselskap
Syllables
luft-fart-ssels-kap
Pronunciation
/lʉftˈfɑrtˌsɛlskɑp/
Stress
0100
Morphemes
luft + fart + sselskap
The word 'luftfartsselskap' is divided into four syllables: luft-fart-ssels-kap. The primary stress falls on 'fart'. It's a compound noun formed from 'luft' (air), 'fart' (travel), and 'selskap' (company). Syllabification follows the principle of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences, typical for Nynorsk.
Definitions
- 1
A company or organization that provides air transport services.
Airline, air transport company
“SAS er et stort luftfartsselskap.”
“Det nye luftfartsselskapet tilbyr billige billetter.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('fart'). This is typical for Nynorsk compound words.
Syllables
luft — Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel-final.. fart — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, consonant-final.. ssels — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset, consonant-final.. kap — Closed syllable, consonant-final.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., 'fart', 'ssels').
Vowel Sequences
Vowel sequences are typically divided into separate syllables (though not present in this specific word).
Syllable Weight
Closed syllables (ending in a consonant) are preferred where possible.
- The linking morpheme '-s-' is often lightly pronounced but still functions as a syllable boundary marker.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the precise realization of vowel sounds, but not the core syllabification.
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