kloakkrenseanlegg
Syllables
klo-akk-ren-se-an-legg
Pronunciation
/ˈkluɔkːrɛnˌseːɑnˌlɛɡ/
Stress
100000
Morphemes
kloakk, rense, anlegg
The word *kloakkrenseanlegg* is a compound noun divided into six syllables: *klo-akk-ren-se-an-legg*. Stress falls on the first syllable (*klo-*). The word is formed from three roots: *kloakk* (sewer), *rense* (cleanse), and *anlegg* (plant). Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel-centric structure.
Definitions
- 1
A facility designed to treat wastewater and sewage.
Sewage treatment plant
“Det nye kloakkrenseanlegget vil redusere forurensningen.”
“Arbeiderne inspiserte kloakkrenseanlegget.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable (*klo-*). This is typical for Norwegian compound nouns.
Syllables
klo — Open syllable, stressed, contains a long vowel.. akk — Closed syllable, contains a long vowel and a geminate consonant.. ren — Open syllable, unstressed.. se — Open syllable, unstressed, contains a long vowel.. an — Open syllable, unstressed.. legg — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Norwegian syllable division prioritizes maximizing the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Compound Word Stress
Stress generally falls on the first element of a compound word.
- The length of vowels influences the perceived syllable boundaries.
- The /k/ sound is a common onset and doesn't pose a syllabification challenge.
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