væpningskontroll
The word 'væpningskontroll' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into four syllables: væp-nings-kon-troll. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('kon'). The word is composed of the prefix 'væpnings-' (related to weapons) and the root 'kontroll' (control). Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel-centric principles.
Definitions
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Control of armaments; arms control.
Arms control
“Internasjonale avtaler om våpenkontroll og væpningskontroll er viktige for fred.”
ant:Opprustning
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('kon'), typical for Nynorsk nouns. The first syllable is unstressed, and the last two syllables receive secondary stress.
Syllables
væp — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster.. nings — Closed syllable, velar nasal consonant cluster.. kon — Open syllable, stressed.. troll — Closed syllable, long vowel, stressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are retained in the onset of syllables (e.g., 'væp-').
Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Stress-Timing
Nynorsk is stress-timed, influencing syllable duration and prominence.
- The compound nature of the word requires consideration of morpheme boundaries, but the syllabification rules apply consistently.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of /v/ do not affect syllable division.
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