kvikksølvutslipp
Syllables
kvikk-sølv-ut-slip-p
Pronunciation
/ˈkvɪksœlvʊtsliːp/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
ut + kvikksølv + slipp
The word *kvikksølvutslipp* is a compound noun meaning 'mercury release'. It is divided into five syllables: kvikk-sølv-ut-slip-p, with primary stress on the first syllable. The syllabification follows the sonority sequencing principle and standard Norwegian stress patterns. It consists of a prefix 'ut', a root 'kvikksølv' (quick silver), and a suffix 'slipp' (release).
Definitions
- 1
A release or spill of mercury.
Mercury release/spill
“Det var et stort kvikksølvutslipp ved fabrikken.”
“Myndighetene undersøker kvikksølvutslippet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('kvikk') as is typical in Norwegian. The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
kvikk — Open syllable, stressed.. sølv — Open syllable.. ut — Open syllable.. slip — Closed syllable.. p — Syllable ending in a consonant.
Word Parts
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Sonority Sequencing Principle
Maximizing onsets and respecting Norwegian phonotactics.
Stress Placement
Primary stress on the first syllable of the word.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after vowels.
- The 'lv' consonant cluster is common in Norwegian and does not pose a syllabification challenge.
- The 'pp' consonant cluster at the end of the word is also a valid sequence in Norwegian.
- No significant regional variations in syllabification are expected for this word.
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