hovedbrannstasjon
Syllables
ho-ved-brann-sta-sjon
Pronunciation
/ˈhœːvd̩ˌbrɑnːˌstɑːʃɔn/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
hoved- + brann- + stasjon
The word 'hovedbrannstasjon' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: ho-ved-brann-sta-sjon. Stress falls on the second syllable ('brann'). The word consists of the prefix 'hoved-', the root 'brann-', and the suffix 'stasjon'. The syllabification follows Norwegian rules prioritizing maximizing onsets and accommodating syllabic consonants.
Definitions
- 1
The main fire station; the central fire station for a region.
Head fire station
“Brannmennene rykket ut fra hovedbrannstasjonen.”
“Hovedbrannstasjonen er godt utstyrt.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('brann'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of a compound word, but in longer compounds, stress can shift to the second element.
Syllables
ho — Open syllable, vowel is long.. ved — Syllabic consonant, reduced vowel.. brann — Closed syllable, long consonant.. sta — Open syllable, vowel is long.. sjon — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
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Syllabic Consonants
Allow consonants to form syllables when vowels are reduced or absent.
Vowel Length
Long vowels generally form their own syllable.
Consonant Clusters
Break up consonant clusters based on sonority.
- The 'd' in 'hoved' is often reduced or elided in speech.
- The syllabic consonant /d̩/ in 'ved' is a common feature of Norwegian phonology.
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