ferskvannstilførsel
Syllables
fer-skvann-stil-før-sel
Pronunciation
/ˈfɛrskˈvɑnːstɪlˈfœːrsel/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
fersk + vann + stilførsel
The Norwegian word 'ferskvannstilførsel' is a compound noun meaning 'freshwater supply'. It is divided into five syllables: fer-skvann-stil-før-sel. The primary stress falls on 'stil'. The word is composed of the prefix 'fersk', the root 'vann', and the combined root/suffix 'stilførsel'. Syllabification follows vowel peak and consonant cluster maintenance rules.
Definitions
- 1
The provision of freshwater.
Freshwater supply
“Kommunen investerer i en ny ferskvannstilførsel.”
“Ferskvannstilførselen er viktig for landbruket.”
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Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable, 'stil'. The first syllable 'fer' and the last syllable 'sel' are unstressed. 'skvann' and 'før' are also unstressed.
Syllables
fer — Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel is short.. skvann — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'skv', long vowel.. stil — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, long vowel.. før — Open syllable, vowel is long.. sel — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel Peak
Each syllable contains a vowel sound, forming the nucleus of the syllable.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are exceptionally complex or violate phonotactic constraints.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified based on the individual morphemes that compose them.
- The double 'n' in 'vann' does not affect syllable division.
- Regional variations in 'r' pronunciation may exist, but do not alter the syllabification.
- The stress pattern can be slightly flexible in longer compound words.
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