ekspedisjonsluke
Syllables
ek-spe-di-sjons-lu-ke
Pronunciation
/ɛkspɛˈdiːʃɔnsˌluːkə/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
ekspe + disjons + luke
Ekspedisjonsluke is a compound noun with Latin and Old Norse roots. It's divided into six syllables (ek-spe-di-sjons-lu-ke) with primary stress on the second syllable. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel peak. The word refers to a dispatch hatch or mail slot.
Definitions
- 1
A hatch or opening specifically for the dispatch or receipt of items, often in a post office or similar institution.
Dispatch hatch, delivery hatch, mail slot
“Brevet ble lagt i ekspedisjonsluken.”
“Pakken var for stor for ekspedisjonsluken.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('di'). Norwegian stress is generally predictable, falling on the first syllable of the root.
Syllables
ek — Open syllable, initial syllable.. spe — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. di — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. sjons — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset and coda.. lu — Open syllable.. ke — Closed syllable, final syllable, reduced vowel.
Word Parts
ekspe
Derived from Latin 'expeditus' meaning 'sent forth, ready'. Indicates sending or dispatching.
disjons
Derived from Latin 'disponere' meaning 'to put in order, arrange'. Relates to arrangement or handling.
luke
From Old Norse 'lúka' meaning 'hatch, door, opening'. Denotes a physical opening.
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless they form part of a permissible consonant cluster.
- The 'j' sound can sometimes be a point of variation in pronunciation.
- Regional dialects might exhibit slight variations in vowel quality.
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