avvenningsklinikk
The word 'avvenningsklinikk' is a Norwegian noun meaning 'detoxification clinic'. It is divided into five syllables: av-ven-nings-kli-nikk, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and suffix. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements.
Definitions
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A clinic specializing in the treatment of addiction or helping people to discontinue the use of addictive substances.
Detoxification clinic, weaning clinic
“Han ble henvist til en avvenningsklinikk.”
“Avvenningsklinikken tilbyr ulike behandlingsformer.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('nikk'). Norwegian generally stresses the second-to-last syllable in words of this length.
Syllables
av — Open syllable, unstressed.. ven — Open syllable, stressed.. nings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. kli — Open syllable, unstressed.. nikk — Closed syllable, stressed, geminate consonant.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to maximize consonant clusters in the onset of a syllable (e.g., 'klinikk').
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel nucleus.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllable structure follows the sonority sequencing principle.
- Geminate consonants (nn, kk) affect vowel duration and syllable weight.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common but doesn't affect syllable division.
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