avstengningsskran
The word 'avstengningskran' is a compound noun syllabified as av-sten-gnings-skran, with primary stress on 'nings'. It consists of the prefix 'av-', root 'steng-', suffix 'nings-', and root 'kran'. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and avoidance of syllable-final consonant clusters.
Definitions
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A valve used to shut off the flow of a liquid or gas.
Shut-off valve
“Han skrudde av avstengningskranen.”
“Avstengningskranen lekker.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('nings'). This is typical for Norwegian nouns.
Syllables
av — Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel sound /a/ followed by approximant /ʋ/.. sten — Closed syllable, consonant cluster /st/ onset, vowel /ɛ/, consonant /n/ coda.. gnings — Closed syllable, complex onset /ŋn/, vowel /ɪ/, consonant /s/ coda.. skran — Closed syllable, consonant cluster /sk/ onset, vowel /ɑ/, consonant /n/ coda.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian favors placing as many consonants as possible at the beginning of a syllable.
Avoidance of Syllable-Final Consonant Clusters
Syllables generally avoid ending in consonant clusters.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
- The geminate consonant /ŋː/ in 'steng' is a common feature of Norwegian and doesn't significantly alter the syllabification process.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect the core syllabification.
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