kringkastingsstasjon
Syllables
kring-kast-ings-sta-sjon
Pronunciation
/ˈkriŋˌkɑstɪŋsˌstɑːʃɔn/
Stress
10001
Morphemes
kring + kast + ingsstasjon
The word 'kringkastingsstasjon' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: kring-kast-ings-sta-sjon. The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('kast'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel-centric syllables.
Definitions
- 1
A facility or organization that broadcasts radio or television programs.
Broadcasting station
“NRK har en stor kringkastingsstasjon i Oslo.”
syn:Sendestasjon
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('kast'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words often shift the stress to the second element.
Syllables
kring — Open syllable, initial syllable, contains a diphthong.. kast — Closed syllable, contains a short vowel and a final consonant.. ings — Closed syllable, contains a short vowel and a nasal consonant cluster.. sta — Open syllable, contains a long vowel.. sjon — Closed syllable, contains a vowel and a final nasal consonant.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Compound Word Stress
Stress often falls on the second element of a compound word.
- The 'st' clusters require careful consideration to ensure correct syllabification.
- Regional dialects might influence vowel pronunciation but generally do not affect syllable division.
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