nitrogenforurensning
Syllables
ni-tro-gen-for-u-ren-sning
Pronunciation
/ˈnɪtrɔˌɡeːnfɔrʊrɛnsnɪŋ/
Stress
0100101
Morphemes
for- + nitrogen- + -urensning
The word 'nitrogenforurensning' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into seven syllables (ni-tro-gen-for-u-ren-sning) with primary stress on the penult. It consists of the morphemes 'nitrogen-', 'for-', and '-urensning', denoting nitrogen pollution. Syllable division follows onset maximization and avoidance of stranded consonants.
Definitions
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Pollution caused by nitrogen compounds.
Nitrogen pollution
“Nitrogenforurensning er et stort problem i fjordene.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penult syllable ('rens-').
Syllables
ni — Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel is short.. tro — Open syllable, consonant cluster onset.. gen — Open syllable, long vowel.. for — Open syllable, consonant onset.. u — Open syllable, short vowel.. ren — Open syllable, consonant onset.. sning — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset, nasal ending.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left alone at the end of a syllable.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
- Compound word requiring consideration of morpheme boundaries.
- Potential for slight reduction of the 'n' in 'nitrogen' in some dialects.
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