avlastningssystem
Syllables
av-last-nings-system
Pronunciation
/avˈlastniŋsˌsystem/
Stress
0100
Morphemes
av + last + ningssystem
The word 'avlastningssystem' is a compound noun divided into four syllables: av-last-nings-system. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('nings'). It consists of the prefix 'av', the root 'last', and the suffixes '-ning' and '-system'. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel peak.
Definitions
- 1
A system designed to relieve pressure, stress, or workload.
Relief system
“Et godt avlastningssystem kan redusere risikoen for skader.”
“Vi trenger et nytt avlastningssystem for å håndtere den økte trafikken.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('nings'), the penultimate syllable of the compound word.
Syllables
av — Open syllable, initial syllable.. last — Closed syllable, contains the root of the word.. nings — Closed syllable, contains the nominalizing suffix and is stressed.. system — Closed syllable, final syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel (or diphthong) as its nucleus.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllable structure generally follows a sonority hierarchy (vowels are more sonorous than consonants).
- The 'nings' syllable is a common pattern in Norwegian nominalizations.
- The consonant cluster 'stn' is permissible but can be challenging for non-native speakers.
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