engangstallerken
Syllables
en-gangs-tal-ler-ken
Pronunciation
/ˈeŋːɑŋsˌtɑlːərkən/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
engangs + tallerken
The Norwegian word 'engangstallerken' (disposable plate) is divided into en-gangs-tal-ler-ken, with stress on the first syllable. It's a compound noun formed from 'engangs-' (single-use) and 'tallerken' (plate), following Norwegian syllabification rules prioritizing onset maximization and vowel-centric syllables.
Definitions
- 1
A plate designed for single use and then disposal.
Disposable plate
“Vi brukte engangstallerkener til pikniken.”
“Hun kjøpte en pakke med engangstallerkener.”
syn:engangsfat
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('en'). The stress pattern is typical for Norwegian compound nouns.
Syllables
en — Open syllable, stressed.. gangs — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tal — Open syllable, unstressed.. ler — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ken — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified based on the individual morphemes.
- The 'ng' cluster is consistently treated as a single unit.
- Regional dialects might exhibit slight variations in vowel pronunciation, but the core syllabic structure remains the same.
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