irrigasjonsanlegg
Syllables
ir-ri-ga-sjons-an-legg
Pronunciation
/ɪˈriːɡɑʃɔnsˈanɛlː/
Stress
100000
Morphemes
irrigasjons- + anlegg
The Norwegian word *irrigasjonsanlegg* is a compound noun meaning 'irrigation facility'. It is divided into six syllables: ir-ri-ga-sjons-an-legg, with primary stress on the first syllable. The word is morphologically composed of a Latin-derived prefix (*irrigasjons-*) and a native Norwegian root (*anlegg*). Syllabification follows the principles of maximizing open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters within syllables.
Definitions
- 1
A facility or system for irrigation.
Irrigation facility
“De bygde et nytt irrigasjonsanlegg.”
“Irrigasjonsanlegget er viktig for landbruket.”
syn:vanningsanlegg
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable (*irri-*), following the typical Norwegian stress pattern for compound nouns.
Syllables
ir — Open syllable, stressed.. ri — Open syllable, part of the stressed element.. ga — Open syllable.. sjons — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster.. an — Open syllable.. legg — Closed syllable, with a long consonant.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable as long as they don't create overly complex onsets.
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must have a vowel nucleus.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Sounds within a syllable are ordered by decreasing sonority.
- The consonant cluster /ɡʃ/ is common in Norwegian and doesn't pose a significant challenge.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
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