rustningskappløp
The word 'rustningskappløp' is divided into four syllables: rus-tning-skapp-løp. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'kapp'. It's a compound noun formed from roots relating to armor, competition, and race. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements.
Definitions
- 1
A competitive increase in the quantity and quality of military arms.
Arms race
“Den kalde krigen var preget av et intenst rustningskappløp.”
syn:våpenkappløpant:nedrustning
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'kapp'.
Syllables
rus — Open syllable, onset 'r', nucleus 'u'. tning — Closed syllable, onset 'tn', nucleus 'i', coda 'ng'. skapp — Closed syllable, complex onset 'sk', nucleus 'a', geminated coda 'p'. løp — Closed syllable, onset 'l', nucleus 'ø', coda 'p'
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are included in the onset of the syllable whenever possible.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
- Gemination (doubling of consonants) is phonemic in Norwegian and affects syllable weight.
- Vowel quality variations between dialects may exist, but do not alter syllable division.
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