avgiftningsanlegg
Syllables
av-gift-nings-a-nlegg
Pronunciation
/ˈavˌɡɪftnɪŋsɑˌnɛlːɡ/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
avgiftnings- + an- + legg
The word 'avgiftningsanlegg' is a compound noun meaning 'detoxification facility'. It is divided into five syllables: av-gift-nings-a-nlegg, with primary stress on 'gift'. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements. The word's morphemic structure reveals its origins in Germanic languages.
Definitions
- 1
A facility designed for the detoxification of individuals, typically from substance abuse.
Detoxification facility
“Han ble innlagt på et avgiftningsanlegg.”
“Avgiftningsanlegget tilbyr ulike behandlingsformer.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('gift'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words often shift stress to the first element of the final constituent.
Syllables
av — Open syllable, unstressed.. gift — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. nings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. a — Open syllable, unstressed.. nlegg — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together in the onset of a syllable whenever possible.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel nucleus.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllable structure follows the sonority sequencing principle.
- Compound noun structure influencing stress placement.
- Potential regional variations in vowel pronunciation, but not syllable division.
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