stabelavløpning
The Norwegian word 'stabelavløpning' is a compound noun meaning 'landslide'. It is syllabified as sta-bel-av-løp-ning, with primary stress on the second syllable. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles, and the word is morphologically composed of a prefix, root, and suffix.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('bel'). Norwegian stress generally falls on the first syllable of the root within a compound.
Syllables
sta — Open syllable, onset cluster 'st', vowel 'a'. bel — Closed syllable, onset 'b', vowel 'e', coda 'l'. av — Open syllable, onset 'a', vowel 'v'. løp — Closed syllable, onset 'l', vowel 'ø', coda 'p'. ning — Closed syllable, onset 'n', vowel 'i', coda 'ng'
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian favors maximizing the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable, keeping consonant clusters together.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified based on the individual morphemes.
- Regional variations in pronunciation of 'v' ([ʋ] vs. [v]) do not affect syllabification.
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