omsetningsapparat
Syllables
om-set-nings-ap-pa-rat
Pronunciation
/ˈʊmˌsɛtnɪŋsˌapːɑˌrɑt/
Stress
100000
Morphemes
om + setnings + apparat
The word 'omsetningsapparat' is divided into six syllables: om-set-nings-ap-pa-rat. Stress falls on the first syllable. The word is a compound noun with a prefix, root, and borrowed root, and its syllabification follows Norwegian rules prioritizing onsets and vowel-consonant divisions.
Definitions
- 1
A system or mechanism for turnover, exchange, or circulation.
Turnover apparatus, exchange mechanism
“Bankenes omsetningsapparat er under press.”
“Et effektivt omsetningsapparat er viktig for økonomisk vekst.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('om'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of a word.
Syllables
om — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. set — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. nings — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. ap — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. pa — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. rat — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
om
Old Norse origin, meaning 'around', 'about', indicating a process.
setnings
Derived from *sette* (to set, place) + *-ning* (nominalizing suffix), indicating a process of setting or placing.
apparat
Borrowed from French *appareil*, ultimately from Latin *apparare*, meaning 'apparatus', 'device'.
Similar Words
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Divide between vowel and consonant sounds.
- The 'ng' cluster could potentially be analyzed differently, but is treated as a consonant cluster here.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect the syllable division.
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