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håndbrannslokker

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4 syllables
16 characters
Norwegian
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4syllables

hånbrannslokker

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

hån-brann-slok-ker

Pronunciation

/hɔnːˈbrɑnːslɔkːər/

Stress

0100

Morphemes

hånd + brann + slokker

The word 'håndbrannslokker' is a four-syllable compound noun with stress on the second syllable. Syllable division follows the principle of maximizing onsets and maintaining geminate consonants. It consists of the prefix 'hånd', the root 'brann', and the root/suffix 'slokker'.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A portable device used to extinguish fires, typically operated by hand.

    Hand fire extinguisher

    “Han tok med seg en håndbrannslokker på båten.”

    “Det er viktig å ha en håndbrannslokker i bilen.”

    syn:brannslukningsapparat

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('brann').

Syllables

4
hån/hɔnː/
brann/brɑnː/
slok/slɔkː/
ker/kər/

hån — Open syllable, long vowel, onset of 'h' and rime of 'ån'. brann — Closed syllable, long vowel, onset of 'br' and rime of 'ann'. slok — Closed syllable, long vowel, onset of 'sl' and rime of 'ok'. ker — Open syllable, schwa-like vowel, onset of 'k' and rime of 'er'

Word Parts

pre

hånd

Old Norse origin, meaning 'hand'

root

brann

Old Norse origin, meaning 'fire'

suf

slokker

Derived from 'slokna' (to extinguish) + '-er' (instrument suffix)

Similar Words

hån­dves­kebrann­bilslan­ge

Maximize Onsets

Norwegian prioritizes creating syllables with consonant clusters in the onset.

Vowel as Nucleus

Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.

Geminate Consonants

Geminate consonants are generally maintained within the same syllable.

  • Compound word structure, potential dialectal variations in 'r' pronunciation.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/12/2025

Nearby Words

17 words
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