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redningsapparat

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5 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian
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redningsapparat

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

red-nings-ap-pa-rat

Pronunciation

/ˈrɛdnɪŋsˌapːɑrat/

Stress

01000

Morphemes

redning, apparat + -s-

The word 'redningsapparat' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: red-nings-ap-pa-rat. Primary stress falls on 'nings'. It's composed of two roots connected by a linking suffix. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules prioritizing onsets and CV/CVC structures.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A device or equipment used for rescue operations.

    Rescue apparatus/equipment

    “De brukte et redningsapparat for å finne fjellklatreren.”

    “Redningsapparatet ble kastet ut i vannet.”

    syn:redningsutstyrberedskapsutstyr

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('nings').

Syllables

5
red/rɛd/
nings/ˈnɪŋs/
ap/apː/
pa/pa/
rat/rat/

red — Open syllable, initial stress potential.. nings — Closed syllable, carries primary stress.. ap — Open syllable, geminated consonant.. pa — Open syllable.. rat — Closed syllable, final syllable.

Word Parts

root

redning, apparat

Old Norse and French origins respectively, both noun stems.

suf

-s-

Genitive/linking suffix, Germanic origin.

Similar Words

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Maximize Onset

Norwegian favors consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables.

Consonant-Vowel (CV)

Basic syllable structure rule.

Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)

Common syllable structure, especially in closed syllables.

  • Potential elision of 'd' in 'redning' in some dialects.
  • Gemination of 'p' affects syllable weight.
  • Linking 's' doesn't form a separate syllable.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/13/2025

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