vannstandssenkning
Syllables
vann-stands-senk-ning
Pronunciation
/vɑnːˈstɑndsˌsɛŋknɪŋ/
Stress
0010
Morphemes
vannstandssenk + ning
The Nynorsk noun 'vannstandssenkning' (water level decrease) is divided into four syllables: vann-stands-senk-ning, with primary stress on 'senk'. It's a compound word formed from Old Norse and Germanic elements, following standard Nynorsk syllabification rules.
Definitions
- 1
A decrease in the water level.
Water level decrease
“Det er meldt om ein stor vannstandssenkning i fjorden.”
“Vannstandssenkninga førte til problem for båttrafikken.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('senk'), indicated by '1'. The other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
vann — Open syllable, geminate consonant.. stands — Closed syllable, unstressed.. senk — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. ning — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are broken after the first consonant unless they form a geminate consonant.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'ng' cluster is treated as a single unit in syllabification.
- Geminate consonants are maintained within a syllable.
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