kvikkssœlvlegering
Syllables
kvi-kks-sœlv-le-ge-ring
Pronunciation
/ˈkvɪksœlvˌleːɡeɾɪŋ/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
kvikk- + sølv- + -legering
The Norwegian noun 'kvikksølvlegering' (mercury alloy) is syllabified based on onset maximization and vowel centering principles, with stress on the second syllable. It's a compound word with roots in Old Norse and borrowed terms.
Definitions
- 1
A mercury alloy
Mercury alloy
“Denne tannfyllingen inneholder en kvikksølvlegering.”
“Forskere undersøker nye kvikksølvlegeringer for bruk i solceller.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable, 'sœlv'
Syllables
kvi — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster /kv/.. kks — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster /ks/.. sœlv — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. le — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster /l/.. ge — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster /ɡ/.. ring — Closed syllable, onset consonant /ɾ/.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Centering
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Compound Word Stress
Stress typically falls on the second element of a compound word.
- Regional variations in 'r' pronunciation do not affect syllable division.
Nearby Words
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