algekonsentrasjon
Syllables
al-ge-kon-sen-tras-jon
Pronunciation
/ˈalɡəˌkɔnsɛntɾɑsjøn/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
alge, konsen + trasjon
The word 'algekonsentrasjon' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: al-ge-kon-sen-tras-jon. Stress falls on the third syllable ('tras'). It's composed of Latin/Germanic roots and a French suffix. Syllable division follows the vowel peak principle and avoids breaking consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The concentration of algae.
Algae concentration
“Målingen viste høy algekonsentrasjon i vannet.”
“Algekonsentrasjonen kan være skadelig for fisk.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tras'). Norwegian generally stresses the penultimate syllable in words of this length.
Syllables
al — Open syllable, containing a short vowel.. ge — Open syllable, containing a schwa vowel.. kon — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a nasal consonant.. sen — Open syllable, containing a short vowel.. tras — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel.. jon — Closed syllable, containing a diphthong.
Word Parts
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Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are kept together unless easily separable.
Stress-Timing Rule
Norwegian is a stress-timed language, influencing syllable prominence.
- The 'gj' cluster is pronounced as /j/.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but syllable division remains consistent.
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