vassavstøytende
Syllables
vas-sa-vstøy-ten-de
Pronunciation
/ˈvasːaˌvstœʏ̯tən̪de/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
vas + støyta + ende
The word 'vassavstøytende' is an adjective meaning 'water-repellent'. It is divided into five syllables: vas-sa-vstøy-ten-de, with primary stress on the first syllable. The word is morphologically composed of a prefix 'vas-' (water), root 'støyta' (repel), and suffix '-ende' (adjective forming). Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel peak principles.
Definitions
- 1
Water-repellent, resistant to water.
Water-repellent
“Ein vassavstøytende jakke.”
“Materialet er vassavstøytende.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('vas'). The remaining syllables are unstressed or receive secondary stress.
Syllables
vas — Open syllable, stressed, containing a long vowel.. sa — Open syllable, unstressed, containing a short vowel.. vstøy — Closed syllable, containing a complex consonant cluster and a diphthong.. ten — Closed syllable, containing a dental consonant.. de — Open syllable, unstressed, containing a short vowel.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian favors maximizing consonant clusters in the onset of a syllable, as seen in 'vstøy'.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel peak, dictating syllable boundaries.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllable structure generally follows a sonority hierarchy, influencing consonant placement.
- The pronunciation of /t/ in '-støyta' can be affected by sandhi phenomena.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'vst' cluster may exist.
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