kortsluttspenning
The word 'kortsluttspenning' is a compound noun divided into four syllables: kort-slutt-spenn-ing. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-ning'). The syllabification follows Norwegian rules maximizing onsets and handling geminate consonants appropriately. It means 'short-circuit voltage'.
Definitions
- 1
The voltage present during a short circuit.
Short-circuit voltage
“Målingen viste en lav kortsluttspenning.”
“Kortsluttspenningen kan skade utstyret.”
ant:normalspenning
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-ning'). Norwegian generally stresses the penultimate syllable.
Syllables
kort — Open syllable, containing a short vowel.. slutt — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a geminate consonant.. spenn — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a geminate consonant.. ing — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a nasal consonant.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Norwegian syllable division favors creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (onsets) whenever possible.
Geminate Consonants
Geminate consonants (doubled consonants) typically belong to the following syllable.
- The geminate consonant 'tt' influences the syllabification, attaching it to the preceding syllable.
- The 'sp' cluster is a common onset in Norwegian and doesn't pose a division challenge.
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