petrølʉmsselskap
Syllables
pe-trø-lʉms-sel-skap
Pronunciation
/pɛtrɔˈlʉːmsˌsɛlskɑp/
Stress
10010
Morphemes
petroleum + sselskap
The word 'petroleumsselskap' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: pe-trø-lʉms-sel-skap. The primary stress falls on the first syllable. It consists of a Latin-derived root ('petroleum') and a suffix ('sselskap') of Old Norse origin. Syllabification follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing maximizing onsets and vowel-based division.
Definitions
- 1
A company involved in the petroleum industry.
Petroleum company
“Petroleumsselskapet meldte om rekordstor profitt.”
“Han jobber i et stort petroleumsselskap.”
syn:oljeselskap
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('pe-'). Secondary stress on the first syllable of 'selskap' ('sel-').
Syllables
pe — Open syllable, stressed.. trø — Open syllable, unstressed.. lʉms — Closed syllable, unstressed.. sel — Open syllable, secondary stress.. skap — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Nynorsk favors placing consonants at the beginning of syllables whenever possible.
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally divided around vowel sounds.
Geminate Consonant Rule
Geminate consonants are generally considered part of the following syllable.
- The geminate consonant 'ss' requires consideration, but is treated as part of the following syllable in this case.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect the core syllabification.
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