slokningsapparat
The word 'slokningsapparat' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: slokn-ings-ap-pa-rat. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'pa'. It consists of the root 'slokn' (extinguish), the suffix 'ings' (nominalizer), and the root 'apparat' (device). Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel-centric rules.
Definitions
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A device used to extinguish fires.
Fire extinguisher
“Han tok tak i slokningsapparatet.”
“Det er viktig å ha eit slokningsapparat i huset.”
syn:brannslukkar
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'pa'. The stress pattern is typical for Nynorsk nouns.
Syllables
slokn — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster 'sl', vowel 'ɔ', coda 'n'.. ings — Closed syllable, onset 'ɪ', coda 'ŋs'. 'ng' functions as a single unit.. ap — Open syllable, onset 'ap', vowel 'a'.. pa — Open syllable, onset 'pa', vowel 'a'. Primary stressed syllable.. rat — Closed syllable, onset 'rat', vowel 'a', coda 't'.
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified based on the individual morphemes.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of /ɣ/ vs. /ɡ/ for the 'g' sound.
- Geminate consonants ('pp') affect syllable weight.
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