passasjerøkning
The Norwegian word 'passasjerøkning' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: pas-sa-sjer-ø-kning. Stress falls on the second syllable of 'passasjer' and the first syllable of 'økning'. Syllabification follows the rules of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences, with digraphs treated as single onsets.
Definitions
- 1
An increase in the number of passengers.
Passenger increase
“Det har vært en stor passasjerøkning på flyplassen i sommer.”
“Passasjerøkningen skyldes den økte turismen.”
syn:passasjervekst
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the second syllable of 'passasjer' and the first syllable of 'økning'. This is typical for Norwegian compound nouns.
Syllables
pas — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. sa — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. sjer — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. ø — Open syllable, single vowel.. kning — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally included in the onset of the following syllable.
Vowel Sequence
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a separate syllable.
Digraphs
Digraphs like 'sj' and 'kn' are treated as single onsets.
- The digraphs 'sj' and 'kn' are treated as single onsets. Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllabification.
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