forstøtningsmur
The Norwegian word 'forstøtningsmur' (retaining wall) is syllabified as for-støt-nings-mur, with primary stress on 'støt'. It's a compound noun formed from Old Norse roots, and its syllabification follows the principles of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements.
Definitions
- 1
A wall built to hold back earth or other material.
Retaining wall
“De bygde en forstøtningsmur for å hindre jordskred.”
“Forstøtningsmuren beskyttet huset mot raset.”
syn:støttemur
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('støt'). The stress pattern is relatively flat, but 'støt' is slightly more prominent.
Syllables
for — Open syllable, initial syllable.. støt — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. nings — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. mur — Closed syllable, final syllable.
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 have a vowel as its nucleus.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified as if they were separate words joined together.
- Complex consonant clusters in 'støt' and 'nings'.
- Potential for vocalic 'r' in some dialects, but doesn't affect syllabification.
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