kjemivirksomhet
The word 'kjemivirksomhet' is a compound noun meaning 'chemical industry'. It is divided into five syllables: kjem-i-virk-som-het, with primary stress on 'virk'. The syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements. It is morphologically composed of the root 'kjem-' (chemistry), a connecting vowel 'i', the root 'virk-' (operate), and the nominalizing suffix '-het'.
Definitions
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Chemical industry; chemical operations.
Chemical industry
“Hun jobber i kjemivirksomhet.”
“Kjemivirksomhet er viktig for norsk økonomi.”
syn:kjemisk industri
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the second syllable (virk).
Syllables
kjem — Open syllable, onset maximization.. i — Open syllable, vowel nucleus, short syllable.. virk — Closed syllable, consonant coda.. som — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. het — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are included in the onset whenever possible.
Vowel as Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel nucleus.
- Palatalization of 'j' to /çʰ/ before 'e'. Shortness of the 'i' syllable, potential for elision.
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