forurensingsproblem
Syllables
for-u-ren-sings-pro-blem
Pronunciation
/fɔˈrʉːrɛnsɪŋsproːblɛm/
Stress
100000
Morphemes
for- + urens- + -ingsproblem
The word 'forurensingsproblem' is a Norwegian compound noun meaning 'pollution problem'. It is divided into six syllables: for-u-ren-sings-pro-blem, with primary stress on the first syllable. The word is formed from the prefix 'for-', the root 'urens-', and the suffix '-ingsproblem'. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel peak principle.
Definitions
- 1
Pollution problem; an issue related to environmental contamination.
Pollution problem
“Forurensingsproblemene i storbyene er alvorlige.”
“Regjeringen jobber med å løse forurensingsproblemet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('for-').
Syllables
for — Open syllable, stressed.. u — Open syllable, unstressed.. ren — Closed syllable, unstressed.. sings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. pro — Open syllable, unstressed.. blem — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of syllables.
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless they form a valid coda.
- The pronunciation of 'r' can vary by dialect.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful morphemic analysis.
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