prøvesprengningsområde
Syllables
prø-ve-spreng-nings-om-rå-de
Pronunciation
/ˈprøːvɛˌsprɛŋnɪŋsˌɔːrmɑːdə/
Stress
1000000
Morphemes
prøve, sprengning, område + -s
The word 'prøvesprengningsområde' is a compound noun meaning 'test explosion area'. It is syllabified as prø-ve-spreng-nings-om-rå-de, with primary stress on the first syllable. The syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel centering, and is based on the individual morphemes that make up the compound.
Definitions
- 1
An area designated for test explosions.
Test explosion area
“De gjennomførte prøvesprengningsområdet før byggearbeidet startet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('prø-'). Subsequent syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
prø — Open syllable, stressed.. ve — Open syllable, unstressed.. spreng — Closed syllable, unstressed.. nings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. om — Open syllable, unstressed.. rå — Open syllable, unstressed.. de — Open syllable, unstressed.
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.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are generally syllabified based on the individual morphemes.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
- The complex consonant cluster 'spr-' is a common feature of Norwegian phonology.
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