arsenikkforgiftning
Syllables
ar-se-nikk-for-gift-ning
Pronunciation
/ˈɑrseˌnɪkːfɔrˈɡɪftnɪŋ/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
for- + arsenikk- + -ning
Arsenikkforgiftning is a Norwegian compound noun meaning arsenic poisoning. It's syllabified as ar-se-nikk-for-gift-ning, stressed on 'nikk'. It comprises the prefix 'for-', root 'arsenikk', root 'gift', and suffix '-ning'. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel centering rules.
Definitions
- 1
The condition of being poisoned by arsenic.
Arsenic poisoning
“Han døde av arsenikkforgiftning.”
“Saken dreide seg om arsenikkforgiftning.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('nikk'), following the rule that stress generally falls on the first syllable of the root word in compounds.
Syllables
ar — Open syllable, onset consonant 'r'. se — Open syllable, onset consonant 's'. nikk — Closed syllable, geminate consonant 'kk', stressed syllable. for — Open syllable, onset consonant 'f'. gift — Closed syllable, onset consonant 'g'. ning — Closed syllable, nasal consonant 'ng'
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Centering
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Compound Word Stress
Stress generally falls on the first syllable of the second element in a compound noun.
- Regional variations in pronunciation of the velar fricative [ɣ] in 'forgiftning' may influence perceived syllable boundaries.
- The 'kk' cluster is treated as a single onset.
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