lʉftfɔrʊrɛnsniŋ
The word 'luftforurensning' is divided into five syllables: lʉft-fɔr-ʊ-rɛns-niŋ. The primary stress falls on the penult syllable. The word is a noun derived from Old Norse roots, meaning 'air pollution'. Syllable division follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing onsets and CV/CVC structures.
Definitions
- 1
Air pollution
Air pollution
“Luftforurensning er eit stort problem i byane.”
“Regjeringa må gjere meir for å redusere luftforurensning.”
ant:rein luft
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penult syllable (-rens-). The stress pattern is typical for Nynorsk nouns.
Syllables
lʉft — Open syllable, CV structure.. fɔr — Open syllable, CV structure.. ʊ — Closed syllable, vowel alone.. rɛns — Open syllable, CVC structure.. niŋ — Closed syllable, CVC structure.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Nynorsk syllable division prioritizes creating syllables with consonant onsets whenever possible.
Consonant-Vowel (CV)
Basic syllable structure rule: a consonant followed by a vowel forms a syllable.
Vowel Alone
A single vowel can constitute a syllable.
- The short vowel 'ʊ' standing alone is a minor exception, but acceptable in Nynorsk.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may affect vowel qualities but not syllable division.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in Norwegian Nynorsk
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.