jernbaneundergang
Syllables
jern-ba-ne-un-der-gang
Pronunciation
/ˈjæːrnˌbɑːnəˌʊnːdərˌɡɑŋ/
Stress
100000
Morphemes
under + jernbane + gang
The word 'jernbaneundergang' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: jern-ba-ne-un-der-gang. Stress falls on the first syllable ('jern'). The division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements. The word is composed of roots ('jern', 'bane', 'gang') and a prefix ('under') with a nominalizing suffix.
Definitions
- 1
A disastrous event involving a railway or train.
Railway disaster, train crash
“Det var en jernbaneundergang i går.”
“Etter jernbaneundergangen ble togene stoppet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('jern') as is typical in Norwegian compound nouns.
Syllables
jern — Open syllable, stressed.. ba — Open syllable, unstressed.. ne — Open syllable, unstressed.. un — Closed syllable, unstressed.. der — Open syllable, unstressed.. gang — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are included in the onset of a syllable whenever possible.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Compound Stress
Primary stress falls on the first element of a compound word.
- The 'j' sound is a semi-vowel and always begins a syllable.
- The velar nasal /ŋ/ can function in both coda and onset positions.
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