vannforurensning
Syllables
vann-for-u-rens-ning
Pronunciation
/ˈvɑnːfɔrʊˌrɛnsniŋ/
Stress
01011
Morphemes
for + vann-urens + ning
The word 'vannforurensning' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: vann-for-u-rens-ning. It consists of the root 'vann' (water), the prefix 'for-', the root 'urens' (unclean), and the suffix '-ning' (nominalizer). Stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'rens'. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel break rules.
Definitions
- 1
The contamination of water bodies, usually as a result of human activities.
Water pollution
“Vannforurensning er eit stort problem i mange område.”
“Tiltak må gjerast for å redusere vannforurensning.”
syn:vatnureiningant:vatnreingning
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'rens'. The stress pattern is typical for Nynorsk nouns.
Syllables
vann — Open syllable with a geminated consonant. Contains the root 'vann' meaning water.. for — Closed syllable with the prefix 'for' indicating action upon.. u — Open syllable, part of the root 'urens'.. rens — Closed syllable, part of the root 'urens'. Stressed syllable.. ning — Closed syllable with the nominalizing suffix '-ning'.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., 'for-').
Vowel Break
Each vowel nucleus generally forms a syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Nynorsk generally stresses the second-to-last syllable.
- Gemination of /n/ in 'vann' is phonemically significant.
- Potential for colloquial simplification of /rn/ clusters, though standard pronunciation maintains it.
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