eksplosjonsfarlig
Syllables
eks-plo-sjons-far-lig
Pronunciation
/ɛksplɔˈʃɔnsfarliɡ/
Stress
01101
Morphemes
eksplosjons- + -farlig
The word 'eksplosjonsfarlig' is a compound adjective divided into five syllables: eks-plo-sjons-far-lig. Stress falls on the second syllable. It's formed from a Latin-derived prefix ('eksplosjons-') and an Old Norse-derived suffix ('-farlig'). Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and consonant cluster resolution.
Definitions
- 1
Potentially explosive; liable to explode.
Explosive, potentially explosive
“Det er et eksplosjonsfarlig stoff.”
“Området er eksplosjonsfarlig.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('sjons'). Norwegian stress is generally predictable, falling on the first syllable of the root.
Syllables
eks — Open syllable, onset maximization.. plo — Closed syllable, consonant cluster resolution.. sjons — Closed syllable, complex consonant cluster.. far — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. lig — Closed syllable, coda formation.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Attempting to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Resolving consonant clusters based on phonotactic constraints.
Vowel-Initial Syllable
Syllables beginning with vowels are separated directly.
Coda Formation
Consonants following vowels form the coda of the syllable.
- Palatalization of 'j' sound.
- Potential dialectal variation in the pronunciation of 'sjons' (e.g., /ˈʃɔnsən/).
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