avlastningsplass
The word 'avlastningsplass' is divided into four syllables: av-last-nings-plass. Stress falls on 'last'. It's a compound noun formed from a prefix, root, and suffixes, with syllable division guided by onset maximization and vowel peak principles. It means 'unloading area'.
Definitions
- 1
A place for unloading or relieving a burden.
Unloading area
“Vi trenger en avlastningsplass for varene.”
“Avlastningsplassen var full av containere.”
ant:lastested
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('last'). 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.. last — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. nings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. plass — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable, resulting in clusters like 'lastn-'
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
- The 'stn' cluster is a common feature of Norwegian and doesn't typically cause syllable breaks.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly alter vowel qualities but not the core syllable division.
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