navigasjonsystem
Syllables
na-vi-ga-sjon-sys-tem
Pronunciation
/na.vi.ɡa.ʃɔn.sys.tɛm/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
naviga- + system + -sjon
The word 'navigasjonssystem' is a compound noun with six syllables, divided based on vowel centering and onset maximization. Stress falls on the third syllable ('ga'). It's composed of Latin and Greek roots with a French/Latin suffix. Syllabification is consistent with similar Norwegian words containing the '-sjon' suffix.
Definitions
- 1
A system used for determining the position and course of a vehicle or object.
Navigation system
“Bilens navigasjonssystem viste veien til nærmeste bensinstasjon.”
“Flyet bruker et avansert navigasjonssystem.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ga' in 'naviga-sjon'). Secondary stress is on 'sys' in 'system'.
Syllables
na — Open syllable, initial syllable.. vi — Open syllable, unstressed.. ga — Open syllable, stressed.. sjon — Closed syllable, contains the 'sj' cluster.. sys — Closed syllable, onset cluster.. tem — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian favors maximizing consonant clusters in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Centering
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified as if they were separate words joined together.
- The 'sj' cluster is treated as a single phoneme /ʃ/ and doesn't break syllables.
- The linking 's' doesn't form a syllable on its own.
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