nedrustningstiltak
Syllables
ned-rust-ning-stil-tak
Pronunciation
/nɛdˈrʊstnɪŋsˌtɪltɑk/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
ned + rustning + stiltak
The word 'nedrustningstiltak' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: ned-rust-ning-stil-tak. Stress falls on the second syllable ('rust'). The word is composed of the prefix 'ned-', the root 'rustning', and the suffix 'stiltak', and it refers to a disarmament measure.
Definitions
- 1
A measure or step taken to reduce armaments.
Disarmament measure
“Regjeringa kunngjorde nye nedrustningstiltak.”
“Nedrustningstiltak er viktig for å fremme fred.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('rust') of the root 'rustning'. This is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.
Syllables
ned — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a voiced stop consonant.. rust — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a voiced stop consonant.. ning — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a nasal consonant.. stil — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a voiceless stop consonant.. tak — Open syllable, containing a long vowel and a voiceless stop consonant.
Word Parts
ned
Old Norse *niðr*, meaning 'down' or 'reduction'. Prefixes in Nynorsk often indicate direction or degree.
rustning
From *ruste* (to equip). Indicates the concept of armaments or equipment.
stiltak
From *tiltak* meaning 'measure' or 'step'. Forms a compound noun indicating an action or procedure.
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