avlastningsinstitusjon
Syllables
av-last-nings-in-sti-tus-jon
Pronunciation
/avˈlastnɪŋsɪnˌstɪtʉˈsjøːn/
Stress
1000001
Morphemes
av + last + nings-institusjon
The Norwegian noun 'avlastningsinstitusjon' (relief institution) is divided into seven syllables: av-last-nings-in-sti-tus-jon, with primary stress on 'av' and 'jon'. It's a compound word formed from Old Norse and Latin roots, following standard Norwegian syllabification rules based on vowel peaks and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
An institution providing relief or respite care.
Relief institution, respite care facility
“Hun ble innlagt på en avlastningsinstitusjon etter operasjonen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('av') and the last syllable ('jon'). Norwegian stress is generally weak, but these syllables are slightly more prominent.
Syllables
av — Open syllable, stressed.. last — Closed syllable, unstressed.. nings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. in — Closed syllable, unstressed.. sti — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tus — Closed syllable, unstressed.. jon — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel Peak Rule
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless they are complex.
Onset-Rime Rule
Syllables are divided into an onset and a rime.
- The 'av-' prefix can sometimes blend with the following syllable in pronunciation.
- The '-nings-' suffix is a common nominalizing suffix with predictable syllabification.
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