avspenningsperiode
Syllables
av-spen-nings-pe-ri-o-de
Pronunciation
/aʊ̯ˈspɛnːɪŋsˌpæːɾiˌoːdə/
Stress
0100000
Morphemes
av + spenn + ingsperiode
The word 'avspenningsperiode' is a compound noun divided into seven syllables: av-spen-nings-pe-ri-o-de. Stress falls on the third syllable ('pen'). Syllable division follows Norwegian rules prioritizing maximizing onsets and dividing before vowels. The word consists of a prefix 'av-', root 'spenn-', and suffixes '-ings' and '-periode'.
Definitions
- 1
A period of relaxation
Relaxation period
“Vi trenger en avspenningsperiode etter den harde arbeidsuken.”
- 2
A period of de-escalation
De-escalation period
“Forhandlingene førte til en avspenningsperiode i konflikten.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('pen'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of the root within a compound.
Syllables
av — Open syllable, initial syllable.. spen — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster and a long vowel.. nings — Closed syllable, contains the 'ng' cluster.. pe — Open syllable.. ri — Open syllable.. o — Open syllable.. de — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Maximize Onset
Consonant clusters are generally maintained at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Division
Syllable division occurs before each vowel.
Short Vowel Rule
Syllable division occurs after a short vowel followed by a consonant.
- The 'sp' cluster is a common onset and doesn't require division.
- The doubled 'n' indicates vowel length but doesn't affect syllable division.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation exist but don't alter syllable division.
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