luftforurensing
The word 'luftforurensing' is a compound noun meaning 'air pollution'. It is divided into six syllables: lu-ft-for-u-rens-ing, with stress on the third syllable ('for'). The morphemes include the root 'luft' (air), the prefix 'for' (intensifier), and the suffix 'ing' (nominalizer). Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and allowing permissible consonant clusters.
Definitions
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Air pollution
Air pollution
“Luftforurensing er et stort problem i byene.”
“Tiltak mot luftforurensing er nødvendig.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('for'). Norwegian generally has stress-timed rhythm.
Syllables
lu — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ft — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. for — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. u — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. rens — Closed syllable, common morpheme.. ing — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Maximizing Onsets
Consonants are assigned to the following vowel whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Permissible consonant clusters are maintained within syllables.
Vowel-Initial Syllable
Syllables beginning with vowels are formed naturally.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'r' sound.
- The 'ft' and 'ng' consonant clusters are permissible in Norwegian.
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