lastebiltilhenger
Syllables
las-te-bil-til-hen-ger
Pronunciation
/ˈlɑːstəˌbɪltɪlˈhɛŋər/
Stress
100000
Morphemes
til + laste-bil-henger
The Norwegian compound noun 'lastebiltilhenger' (semi-trailer truck) is syllabified as 'las-te-bil-til-hen-ger' with stress on the first syllable. It follows Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and stressing the first element of compounds.
Definitions
- 1
A large motor vehicle designed to transport goods, typically consisting of a tractor unit and one or more semi-trailers.
Semi-trailer truck, articulated lorry
“Lastebiltilhengeren kjørte forbi.”
“Han parkerte lastebiltilhengeren på rasteplassen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('las-'), typical for Norwegian compounds.
Syllables
las — Open syllable, stressed. te — Open syllable, unstressed. bil — Open syllable, unstressed. til — Open syllable, unstressed. hen — Open syllable, unstressed. ger — Open syllable, unstressed
Word Parts
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Maximize Onset
Norwegian syllable division prioritizes placing as many consonants as possible at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel as Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Compound Stress
Stress generally falls on the first element of a compound noun.
- The compound nature of the word influences stress and syllable division. Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur, but syllable division remains consistent.
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