tennsprengstoff
The word 'tennsprengstoff' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into three syllables: tenn-spreng-stoff. The primary stress falls on 'spreng'. Syllable division follows rules of onset maximization, open syllable preference, and geminate consonant treatment. It consists of three morphemes: 'tenn', 'spreng', and 'stoff', all of Germanic origin.
Definitions
- 1
A substance that detonates rapidly, producing a large volume of gas and heat.
Explosive
“Han hadde med seg tennsprengstoff.”
“Fyrverkeriet inneholdt mye tennsprengstoff.”
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Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the second syllable, 'spreng'. The first and third syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
tenn — Closed syllable, containing a geminate consonant. The 'n' is lengthened.. spreng — Closed syllable, primary stressed syllable. Contains a consonant cluster 'spr'.. stoff — Closed syllable, containing a geminate consonant. The 'f' is lengthened.
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters like 'spr' are kept together as onsets to avoid creating illegal syllable structures.
Open Syllable Preference
Syllables tend to be open (CV) whenever possible, although this is balanced with onset maximization.
Geminate Consonant Treatment
Geminate consonants (like 'nn' and 'ff') are treated as a single unit for syllable division, reflecting their phonetic realization.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
- The geminate consonants are crucial for the pronunciation and syllable structure.
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