avlusingsmiddel
The word 'avlusingsmiddel' is a compound noun divided into four syllables: av-lu-sings-middel. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and forming syllables around vowel nuclei, with the 'ng' cluster treated as a single phoneme.
Definitions
- 1
A substance used to remove lice.
Lice removal agent/treatment
“Jeg kjøpte et nytt avlusingsmiddel til hunden.”
syn:lusbehandling
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('sings').
Syllables
av — Open syllable, simple vowel nucleus.. lu — Open syllable, long vowel nucleus.. sings — Closed syllable, 'ng' as a single phoneme.. middel — Open syllable, geminated consonant 'd'.
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Onset Maximization Rule
Consonant clusters are maximized in the onset (beginning) of a syllable.
- The 'ng' cluster is treated as a single phoneme /ŋ/.
- Gemination of 'd' in 'middel' affects pronunciation but not syllable division.
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