vassforurensning
Syllables
vas-sfor-u-rens-ning
Pronunciation
/ʋɑsːfɔˈrʉːrɛnsniŋ/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
for + vass/uren + ning
The word 'vassforurensning' is a compound noun meaning 'water pollution'. It is divided into five syllables: vas-sfor-u-rens-ning, with primary stress on 'rens'. The morphemes consist of the root 'vass' (water), the prefix 'for' (upon), the root 'uren' (unclean), and the suffix 'ning' (noun-forming). Syllable division follows vowel and consonant boundaries, with consideration for geminate consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Pollution of water.
Water pollution
“Vassforurensning er eit stort problem i mange område.”
“Tiltak må gjerast for å redusere vassforurensning.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('rens'). Nynorsk generally stresses the penultimate syllable, but compound words can shift stress based on the root.
Syllables
vas — Open syllable, geminate consonant.. sfor — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. u — Open syllable, vowel only.. rens — Closed, stressed syllable.. ning — Closed syllable, suffix.
Word Parts
Vowel Boundary
Syllables are generally divided before vowels.
Consonant Boundary
Syllables are generally divided after consonants.
Geminate Consonants
Geminate consonants remain within the syllable.
- Geminate consonant /sː/ in 'vass'.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of /r/.
- Stress placement can be influenced by the root of the compound word.
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