appartementshus
The word 'appartementshus' is a Norwegian noun meaning 'apartment building'. It consists of five syllables with primary stress on the third syllable ('-ments-'). Syllabification follows vowel-initial rules, the maximal onset principle, and closed syllable formation. It's a compound word with French origins.
Definitions
- 1
A building containing multiple apartments.
Apartment building
“De bor i et stort appartementshus.”
syn:Leilighetsbyggant:Enkeltbolig
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('-ments-').
Syllables
ap — Open syllable, initial syllable.. par — Closed syllable.. te — Open syllable.. ments — Closed syllable, stressed.. hus — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Initial Syllables
Syllables begin with vowels.
Maximal Onset Principle
Consonant clusters are maximized in the onset position.
Closed Syllables
Syllables end in consonants.
- The initial 'ap' is a relatively short syllable.
- The 'ments' syllable is stressed.
- Compound nature of the word requires consideration of the juncture.
- French origin of 'appartement' introduces phonological adaptation.
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