betongplattform
The word 'betongplattform' is a compound noun divided into four syllables: be-tong-plat-tform. Stress falls on the second syllable. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements.
Definitions
- 1
A platform made of concrete.
Concrete platform
“Oljeplattformen er laget av betong.”
“De bygde en ny betongplattform ved havnen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('-tong').
Syllables
be — Open syllable, simple onset and vowel nucleus.. tong — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset and coda.. plat — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. tform — Closed syllable, consonant cluster coda.
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to maximize the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken up according to sonority hierarchy.
- The 'ng' cluster in 'betong' is treated as a single unit within the syllable.
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