emballasjesystem
Syllables
em-bal-las-je-sys-tem
Pronunciation
/emˈbɑlːɑʃːəˌsʏstɛm/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
em- + ballasje + -system
The word 'emballasjesystem' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: em-bal-las-je-sys-tem. Stress falls on the fifth syllable ('sys'). The syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements. The word is morphologically composed of a French/Latin prefix, root, and a Greek suffix.
Definitions
- 1
A system or set of procedures related to packaging.
Packaging system
“Vi trenger et nytt emballasjesystem.”
“Dette emballasjesystemet er mer miljøvennlig.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'sys' syllable (the fifth syllable).
Syllables
em — Open syllable, initial syllable.. bal — Open syllable, vowel surrounded by consonants.. las — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'sj' at the end.. je — Open syllable, semivowel followed by vowel.. sys — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. tem — Closed syllable, consonant at the end.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian favors maximizing the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
- The 'sj' cluster is a common feature in Norwegian and doesn't pose a significant syllabification challenge.
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