håndslukningsapparat
Syllables
hånd-sluk-nings-ap-pa-rat
Pronunciation
/hɔnˈslʏkːnɪŋsˌapːɑrat/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
hånd + sluk + nings
The word 'håndslukningsapparat' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: hånd-sluk-nings-ap-pa-rat. Stress falls on the third syllable ('nings'). The word is composed of a prefix ('hånd'), a root ('sluk'), and a suffix ('nings'), with 'apparat' as a further root. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles, typical of Norwegian phonology.
Definitions
- 1
A handheld fire extinguisher.
Handheld fire extinguisher
“Han grep tak i håndslukningsapparatet.”
“Det er viktig å ha et håndslukningsapparat i bilen.”
syn:brannslukker
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('nings'), which is typical for Norwegian nouns. The stress is indicated by '1', while '0' represents unstressed syllables.
Syllables
hånd — Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel is /ɔ/. sluk — Closed syllable, consonant cluster /sl/, long vowel /ʏ/. nings — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, consonant cluster /ŋs/. ap — Open syllable, long vowel /a/. pa — Open syllable, vowel /a/. rat — Closed syllable, final syllable, consonant /t/
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Prioritizes creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (onsets) whenever possible, as seen in 'sluk' and 'nings'.
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound, ensuring a clear vowel peak in each syllable.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllable structure follows a sonority hierarchy, with more sonorous sounds (vowels) towards the center of the syllable.
- The 'h' in 'hånd' is often silent or lightly aspirated, which doesn't affect syllable division but impacts pronunciation.
- Norwegian allows for complex consonant clusters, requiring careful application of onset maximization.
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