sellulosennitrat
Syllables
sel-lu-lo-sen-ni-trat
Pronunciation
/sɛlːuˈluːsənɪˌtrɑːt/
Stress
100000
Morphemes
cellulose + nitrat
The word 'sellulosenitrat' is divided into six syllables: sel-lu-lo-sen-ni-trat. Stress falls on the first syllable ('sel-'). The word is a compound noun formed from 'cellulose' and 'nitrat', following Norwegian syllable division rules that prioritize maximizing onsets and avoiding vowel hiatus.
Definitions
- 1
A highly flammable organic compound, a mixture of cellulose and nitric acid.
Cellulose nitrate
“Sellulosenitrat brukes i sprengstoff.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('sel-'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of a word, and this pattern holds for compound words like 'sellulosenitrat'.
Syllables
sel — Open syllable, stressed.. lu — Open syllable, unstressed.. lo — Open syllable, unstressed.. sen — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ni — Open syllable, unstressed.. trat — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are broken up to create pronounceable syllables with maximal onsets.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
- Geminate consonant 'll' affects syllable weight.
- The 'sen' syllable is a common ending in Norwegian nouns.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but syllable division remains consistent.
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