sprengningsarbeider
Syllables
spreng-nings-ar-bei-der
Pronunciation
/ˈsprɛŋnɪŋsɑrˌbɛɪ̯dər/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
spreng + nings + arbeider
The word 'sprengningsarbeider' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: spreng-nings-ar-bei-der. Stress falls on the second syllable. It's morphologically composed of a prefix 'spreng-', a root 'nings-', and a suffix 'arbeider'. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements.
Definitions
- 1
A worker whose job involves blasting, typically in construction or mining.
Blasting worker
“Sprengningsarbeideren brukte dynamitt.”
“Sikkerheten til sprengningsarbeiderne er viktig.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('nings'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words often shift the stress.
Syllables
spreng — Open syllable with a complex onset. Stressed syllable.. nings — Closed syllable. Contains the velar nasal /ŋ/.. ar — Open syllable.. bei — Open syllable, diphthong.. der — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable, as seen in 'spreng'.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus, dictating the separation between consonants and vowels.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Complex consonant clusters are resolved based on sonority, but often remain within the same syllable if possible.
- The compound nature of the word influences stress placement.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel realization but not syllable division.
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