brannslokningsapparat
Syllables
bran-nslok-nings-ap-pa-rat
Pronunciation
/ˈbrɑnːslœkːnɪŋsˌapːɑˈrɑt/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
brann + slokningsapparat
The word 'brannslokningsapparat' is a compound noun syllabified based on maximizing onsets and adhering to vowel-consonant patterns. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word is composed of the root 'brann' (fire), the derived suffix 'sloknings' (extinguishing), and the borrowed term 'apparat' (device).
Definitions
- 1
A device used to extinguish fires.
Fire extinguisher
“Vi må ha et brannslokningsapparat i kjelleren.”
“Hun brukte brannslokningsapparatet for å slukke flammene.”
syn:slukkeapparat
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('rat').
Syllables
bran — Open syllable, simple vowel-consonant structure.. nslok — Closed syllable, complex onset cluster.. nings — Closed syllable, complex onset cluster.. ap — Open syllable, simple vowel-consonant structure.. pa — Open syllable, simple vowel-consonant structure.. rat — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the end.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are maintained in the onset as long as pronounceability allows.
Vowel-Consonant Pattern
Syllables generally follow a vowel-consonant pattern where possible.
- Potential for alternative analysis of 'n' in 'nslok', but the presented division is more common.
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