slokkingsapparat
The word 'slokkingsapparat' is a compound noun meaning 'fire extinguisher'. It is divided into five syllables: slokk-ings-ap-pa-rat. The primary stress falls on the first syllable ('slokk'). The word is morphologically composed of a root ('slokk'), a nominalizing suffix ('ings'), and another root ('apparat'). Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
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A device used to extinguish fires.
Fire extinguisher
“Han tok tak i slokkingsapparatet.”
“Det er viktig å ha eit slokkingsapparat i huset.”
syn:brannslukkar
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('slokk').
Syllables
slokk — Closed syllable, stressed. Contains a geminate consonant.. ings — Closed syllable, unstressed. Contains a nasal consonant and a consonant cluster.. ap — Open syllable, unstressed. Contains a long vowel.. pa — Open syllable, unstressed.. rat — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Maximize Onset Principle
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., 'slokk').
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary (e.g., 'ings').
Vowel-centric Division
Syllables are generally centered around vowels (e.g., 'ap', 'pa').
- Geminate consonant 'kk' is allowed in Nynorsk.
- Consonant cluster 'ings' is permissible.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur, but do not affect syllable division.
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