friksjonskopling
The word 'friksjonskopling' is a Norwegian noun meaning 'friction coupling'. It is divided into four syllables: friks-jons-kop-ling, with primary stress on the first syllable. The syllable division follows the principle of maximizing onsets and favoring simple syllable structures. It is a compound word formed from 'friksjon' and 'kopling'.
Definitions
- 1
A friction coupling; a type of mechanical coupling that uses friction to transmit power.
Friction coupling
“Friksjonskoplingen må smøres regelmessig.”
“Bilen har en automatisk friksjonskopling.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('friks').
Syllables
friks — Open syllable, stressed, consonant cluster onset.. jons — Open syllable, onset /j/, coda /ns.. kop — Open syllable, simple structure.. ling — Open syllable, simple structure.
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Maximize Onset Principle
Consonant clusters are included in the onset of the following syllable whenever possible.
Simple Syllable Structure
Norwegian favors relatively simple syllable structures (CV, CVC).
- The 'j' sound is always considered an onset.
- Voicing of 's' between vowels is standard.
- Compound words can have secondary stress, but it's not prominent here.
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