avrustningsavtale
Syllables
av-rust-nings-av-ta-le
Pronunciation
/avˈrʊstnɪŋsˌavˈtɑːlə/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
av + rustningsavtale
The word 'avrustningsavtale' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: av-rust-nings-av-ta-le. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows the principle of maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable has a vowel nucleus. The word consists of a prefix 'av', and a compound root 'rustningsavtale'.
Definitions
- 1
An agreement or treaty concerning the reduction or elimination of arms.
Disarmament agreement
“Norge har signert flere avrustningsavtaler.”
“Forhandlingene om en ny avrustningsavtale er i gang.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ta').
Syllables
av — Open syllable, no stress.. rust — Closed syllable, onset cluster.. nings — Closed syllable, onset cluster with 'ng'. av — Open syllable, no stress.. ta — Open syllable, stressed.. le — Open syllable, no stress.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are included in the syllable onset whenever possible.
Vowel as Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel as its nucleus.
- Retroflexion of 'r' in Eastern Norwegian dialects may affect pronunciation but not syllabification.
- The 'ng' cluster is permissible in the onset.
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