tallerkenvasker
Syllables
tal-ler-ken-vas-ker
Pronunciation
/ˈtɑlːərkənˌvɑskər/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
tallerken, vask + -er
The word *tallerkenvasker* is a compound noun meaning 'dishwasher'. It is divided into five syllables: *tal-ler-ken-vas-ker*, with stress on the second syllable. The syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and avoidance of stranded consonants. It consists of two roots (*tallerken* and *vask*) and an agent noun suffix (*-er*).
Definitions
- 1
A person whose job is to wash dishes.
Dishwasher
“Tallerkenvaskeren jobber på restauranten.”
“Hun er en flink tallerkenvasker.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ler'). The stress pattern is typical for Norwegian compound nouns.
Syllables
tal — Open syllable, onset consonant 't', vowel 'a', coda null. Unstressed.. ler — Closed syllable, onset consonant 'l', vowel 'e', coda consonant 'r'. Stressed.. ken — Closed syllable, onset consonant 'k', vowel 'e', coda consonant 'n'. Unstressed.. vas — Open syllable, onset consonant 'v', vowel 'a', coda null. Unstressed.. ker — Closed syllable, onset consonant 'k', vowel 'e', coda consonant 'r'. Unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary due to word structure.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable typically contains a vowel.
- The 'r' sound can vary regionally.
- Consonant clusters are common but are generally maintained unless they create pronunciation difficulties.
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