passasjerterminal
Syllables
pas-sa-sjer-ter-mi-nal
Pronunciation
/ˈpɑsːɑʃərˌtɛrmɪˈnɑːl/
Stress
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Morphemes
passasjer + terminal
The word 'passasjerterminal' is a compound noun syllabified as pas-sa-sjer-ter-mi-nal, with primary stress on the third syllable. It's derived from French and Latin roots and follows standard Norwegian syllable division rules prioritizing onset maximization and vowel nuclei.
Definitions
- 1
A building or complex of buildings where passengers embark and disembark from transportation.
Passenger terminal
“Vi ventet på passasjerterminalen.”
“Den nye passasjerterminalen er veldig moderne.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('sjer'). Norwegian generally stresses the penult, but the length of the word and vowel qualities influence the stress pattern.
Syllables
pas — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster.. sa — Open syllable, simple onset.. sjer — Closed syllable, 'sj' digraph.. ter — Closed syllable, simple onset.. mi — Open syllable, simple onset.. nal — 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 Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel sound as its nucleus.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified as if they were separate words joined together.
- The 'sj' digraph is a consistent feature of Norwegian phonology. Regional variations in 'r' pronunciation do not affect syllable division.
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