luftforsvarsystem
Syllables
luft-fors-var-sys-tem
Pronunciation
/lʉftfɔʂˈvɑːrsʏstɛm/
Stress
00011
Morphemes
luft + forsvar + system
The word 'luftforsvarssystem' is a compound noun syllabified as luft-fors-var-sys-tem, with stress on the penultimate syllable 'sys'. It consists of the prefix 'luft' (air), the root 'forsvar' (defense), and the suffix 'system' (system). Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel centering.
Definitions
- 1
A system designed to defend against attacks from the air.
Air defense system
“Det nye luftforsvarssystemet er svært effektivt.”
“Regjeringen investerer i et moderne luftforsvarssystem.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('sys'). Norwegian typically stresses the second-to-last syllable in words of this length.
Syllables
luft — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a voiced fricative.. fors — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a voiceless fricative.. var — Open syllable, containing a long vowel and a voiced fricative.. sys — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a voiceless fricative. Stressed syllable.. tem — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a voiced stop.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian favors maximizing consonant clusters in the onset of a syllable, as seen with 'l', 'f', 'v', 's' and 'rs'.
Vowel Centering
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Stress Rule
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in words of this length.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect syllabification.
- The 'rs' cluster is a common feature and is treated as a single unit within a syllable.
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