isolasjonsmotstand
Syllables
i-so-la-sjons-mot-stand
Pronunciation
/iːsɔlaːˈʃɔnˌmɔtˌstɑn/
Stress
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Morphemes
isolasjons- + mot- + -stand
The word *isolasjonsmotstand* is a compound noun syllabified based on Norwegian rules favoring open syllables and maximizing onsets. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It consists of the prefix *isolasjons-*, the root *mot-*, and the suffix *-stand*. The word refers to electrical isolation resistance.
Definitions
- 1
The ability of a material to resist the flow of electric current; electrical resistance of insulation.
Isolation resistance
“Målingen av isolasjonsmotstand viste at kabelen var defekt.”
syn:isolasjonsverdiant:ledningsevne
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-stand'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of the root in compounds, but longer compounds often shift stress to the penultimate syllable.
Syllables
i — Open syllable, vowel onset.. so — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. la — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. sjons — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. mot — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel.. stand — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset, stressed syllable.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable as long as phonotactically permissible (e.g., 'sjons', 'st').
Open Syllable Preference
Norwegian favors open syllables (CV) whenever possible (e.g., 'i', 'so', 'la').
Vowel Break
Each vowel nucleus generally forms the core of a separate syllable.
- The /ʃn/ consonant cluster is common and doesn't pose a significant challenge.
- Vowel length in 'isolasjons-' can vary slightly by dialect.
- Stress shift in longer compounds is a common phenomenon.
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