passasjerkapasitet
Syllables
pas-sa-sjer-ka-pa-si-tet
Pronunciation
/pɑˈsɑʃərˌkɑpɑsiˈtɛːt/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
passasjer + kapasitet
The Norwegian word 'passasjerkapasitet' (passenger capacity) is a compound noun with seven syllables (pas-sa-sjer-ka-pa-si-tet). Primary stress falls on the penult syllable ('ka'). Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel centering, reflecting the word's morphemic structure (borrowed from French).
Definitions
- 1
The maximum number of passengers a vehicle can carry.
Passenger capacity
“Skipets passasjerkapasitet er 2000.”
“Flyselskapet økte passasjerkapasiteten på flyet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penult syllable ('ka').
Syllables
pas — Open syllable, initial onset.. sa — Open syllable, simple onset.. sjer — Closed syllable, complex onset.. ka — Open syllable, simple onset. Primary stressed syllable.. pa — Open syllable, simple onset.. si — Open syllable, simple onset.. tet — Closed syllable, simple onset.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Centering
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Complex consonant clusters are broken down based on sonority.
- The word is a compound noun, and the syllabification reflects the individual morphemes.
- No significant regional variations affect the syllable division.
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