eksplosjonsfare
The Norwegian word 'eksplosjonsfare' (explosion hazard) is divided into five syllables: ek-splo-sjons-fa-re. The primary stress falls on the third syllable. Syllabification follows the principle of maximizing onsets, allowing for permissible consonant clusters. The word is a compound noun with a Latin-derived root and an Old Norse suffix.
Definitions
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The danger or risk of an explosion.
Explosion hazard
“Det er stor eksplosjonsfare på grunn av gasslekkasjen.”
“Arbeiderne ble evakuert på grunn av eksplosjonsfare.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('sjons'). Norwegian stress is relatively weak.
Syllables
ek — Open syllable, onset 'e', coda 'k'. splo — Closed syllable, complex onset 'spl', coda 'o'. sjons — Closed syllable, complex onset 'sj', coda 'ns'. fa — Open syllable, onset 'f', coda 'a'. re — Open syllable, onset 'r', coda 'e'
Word Parts
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Maximizing Onsets
Consonants are assigned to onsets whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Permissibility
Norwegian allows for certain consonant clusters in onsets and codas.
- Compound nature of the word influences stress.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might exist but do not alter syllable division.
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