elkraftforsyning
Syllables
el-kraft-for-sy-ning
Pronunciation
/elˈkraftfɔrˌsyːniŋ/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
el- + kraft + -forsy-ning
The word 'elkraftforsyning' is a compound noun meaning 'electricity supply'. It is divided into five syllables: el-kraft-for-sy-ning, with primary stress on 'kraft'. The syllabification follows Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and codas, and reflects the word's morphemic structure.
Definitions
- 1
Electricity supply; the system of providing electrical power.
Electricity supply
“Elkraftforsyningen i Norge er basert på vannkraft.”
“Det er viktig å sikre en stabil elkraftforsyning.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable, 'kraft'. The other syllables are unstressed or receive secondary stress.
Syllables
el — Open syllable, onset consonant, vowel nucleus.. kraft — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster, vowel nucleus, coda consonant.. for — Open syllable, onset consonant, vowel nucleus.. sy — Open syllable, onset consonant, long vowel nucleus.. ning — Closed syllable, onset consonant, vowel nucleus, coda consonant cluster.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Syllables attempt to include as many consonants as possible in the onset.
Coda Maximization
Syllables attempt to include as many consonants as possible in the coda.
Vowel Break
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified as if they were separate words joined together.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'r' sound.
- Slight vowel quality variations depending on dialect.
- The compound structure is typical of Norwegian.
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