avfettingsmiddel
Syllables
av-fet-tings-mid-del
Pronunciation
/aʋˈfɛtːɪŋsˌmɪdːəl/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
av + fett + ingsmiddel
The word 'avfettingsmiddel' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: av-fet-tings-mid-del. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The division follows the vowel rule and treats geminate consonants as part of the initiating syllable. It consists of a prefix, root, and a compound suffix.
Definitions
- 1
A substance used to remove grease or fat.
Degreaser
“Jeg brukte et sterkt avfettingsmiddel for å rengjøre kjøkkenet.”
“Dette avfettingsmiddelet er miljøvennlig.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tings').
Syllables
av — Open syllable, initial syllable.. fet — Closed syllable, contains a geminate consonant.. tings — Closed syllable, contains a geminate consonant and a suffix.. mid — Closed syllable, part of the compound suffix.. del — Closed syllable, final syllable of the compound suffix.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Syllable division occurs before each vowel.
Geminate Consonant Rule
Geminate consonants are treated as belonging to the syllable they initiate.
- The geminate consonant 'tt' could be a point of discussion, but Norwegian phonology generally keeps it within the initiating syllable.
- Regional variations in vowel quality might exist, but do not affect syllable division.
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