likestrømsanlegg
Syllables
li-ke-strøm-san-legg
Pronunciation
/ˈliːkəstrøːmsɑnˌlɛɡ/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
like- + strøm- + anlegg
The word 'likestrømsanlegg' is a compound noun with primary stress on the first syllable ('li-'). Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel sequence separation, resulting in 'li-ke-strøm-san-legg'. The word consists of a prefix ('like-'), a root ('strøm-'), and a suffix ('anlegg'), all of Old Norse origin. It refers to a direct current facility.
Definitions
- 1
A facility or installation that uses or is designed for direct current (DC).
Direct current facility/installation
“De bygger et nytt likestrømsanlegg i nord.”
“Likestrømsanlegget forsyner byen med strøm.”
syn:DC-anlegg
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('li-'), typical for Norwegian compound nouns. Secondary stress is weak on 'san'.
Syllables
li — Open syllable, stressed, containing a long vowel.. ke — Closed syllable, unstressed, containing a schwa-like vowel.. strøm — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster and a long vowel.. san — Open syllable, containing a short vowel.. legg — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Norwegian favors maximizing consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables (e.g., 'strøm').
Vowel Sequence Separation
Vowel sequences are generally separated into different syllables (e.g., 'li-ke').
- The division of 'strøm' could be debated, but maximizing the onset is the preferred approach.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might slightly affect the phonetic realization, but not the syllable division.
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