spenningskaskade
Syllables
spen-nings-kas-ka-de
Pronunciation
/ˈspɛnːɪŋsˌkɑskɑdɛ/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
spennings- + kaskade
Spenningskaskade is a Norwegian compound noun meaning 'tension cascade'. It's syllabified as spen-nings-kas-ka-de, stressed on the first syllable. It's formed from 'spennings-' and 'kaskade', following onset maximization and vowel peak rules.
Definitions
- 1
A rapid sequence of escalating tensions or crises.
Tension cascade
“Etter avsløringene fulgte en spenningskaskade i politikken.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('spen-'). Secondary stress is possible on 'kas', but less prominent.
Syllables
spen — Open syllable, stressed.. nings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. kas — Open syllable, unstressed.. ka — 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 Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified as single words, maintaining the stress pattern of the first element.
- Regional variations in pronunciation of /r/ may affect perceived syllable boundaries.
- The compound nature of the word is the primary consideration for syllabification.
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