håndslukkingsapparat
Syllables
hånd-sluk-kings-ap-pa-rat
Pronunciation
/hɔnˈslʏkːɪŋsˌapːɑrat/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
hånd + slukk + ings
The word 'håndslukkingsapparat' is a compound noun meaning 'fire extinguisher'. It is divided into six syllables: hånd-sluk-kings-ap-pa-rat, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. The word consists of a prefix ('hånd'), a root ('slukk'), a suffix ('ings'), and another root ('apparat'). Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel-centricity.
Definitions
- 1
A device used to extinguish fires.
Fire extinguisher
“Vi må ha et håndslukkingsapparat i kjelleren.”
“Hun brukte håndslukkingsapparatet for å slukke brannen.”
syn:brannslukker
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('pa'). Norwegian generally stresses the second-to-last syllable in words of this length.
Syllables
hånd — Open syllable, containing a single vowel. The 'd' is part of the onset.. sluk — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant. Contains a diphthong.. kings — Closed syllable, ending in a nasal consonant. Contains a short vowel.. ap — Open syllable, containing a single vowel.. pa — Open syllable, containing a single vowel. Primary stressed syllable.. rat — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian syllable division prioritizes maximizing consonant clusters in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Stress Placement
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in words of this length.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation (e.g., /ɔ/ vs. /ɑ/ in 'hånd') do not affect syllable division.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries.
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