forstøvingsapparat
Syllables
for-stø-vings-ap-pa-rat
Pronunciation
/fɔʂˈtøːvɪŋsɑpːɑrat/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
for- + støv- + -ingsapparat
The word 'forstøvingsapparat' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: for-stø-vings-ap-pa-rat. Primary stress falls on 'stø'. Syllabification follows the vowel nucleus rule, with consonant clusters allowed at syllable ends. The word is morphologically complex, combining Old Norse and French-derived elements.
Definitions
- 1
An apparatus used for atomizing or spraying liquids.
Atomizer, spraying apparatus
“Han brukte et forstøvingsapparat for å desinfisere rommet.”
“Det medisinske forstøvingsapparatet hjalp henne med å puste lettere.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('stø'). Norwegian typically stresses the first syllable of compound words, but longer compounds can shift stress.
Syllables
for — Open syllable, initial syllable.. stø — Open syllable, primary stressed syllable.. vings — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. ap — Open syllable.. pa — Open syllable.. rat — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Every vowel constitutes the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters can occur at the end of a syllable if they are pronounceable.
- The 'ng' cluster in 'vings' is a potential edge case, but is commonly treated as a consonant cluster in Norwegian syllabification.
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