rengjøringsmaskin
Syllables
ren-gjø-rings-mask-in
Pronunciation
/ˈrɛŋːjøːɾɪŋsˌmaskɪn/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
rengjørings- + maskin
The word 'rengjøringsmaskin' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: ren-gjø-rings-mask-in. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('maskin'). The word consists of a prefix ('rengjørings-'), a root ('maskin'), and a linking morpheme ('-s-'). Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel-initial syllable formation.
Definitions
- 1
A machine used for cleaning.
Cleaning machine
“Vi kjøpte en ny rengjøringsmaskin.”
“Rengjøringsmaskinen er veldig effektiv.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('maskin'). Norwegian generally exhibits penultimate stress.
Syllables
ren — Open syllable, onset 'r'. gjø — Open syllable, onset 'gj'. rings — Closed syllable, onset 'ng'. mask — Open syllable, onset 'm'. in — Closed syllable, onset 'i'
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are maximized within syllables, creating onsets where possible.
Vowel-Initial Syllables
Syllables typically begin with a vowel if not preceded by a consonant.
- The linking '-s-' is integrated into the preceding morpheme and doesn't form a separate syllable.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not alter syllable division.
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