terrengformasjon
Syllables
ter-reng-for-ma-sjon
Pronunciation
/ˈtɛrːɛŋfɔrmɑːsjøn/
Stress
10001
Morphemes
terreng + formasjon
The Norwegian word 'terrengformasjon' is a compound noun meaning 'landform'. It is divided into five syllables: ter-reng-for-ma-sjon, with primary stress on the second syllable. The word consists of the root 'terreng' (terrain) and the root 'formasjon' (formation). Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel peak.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('reng'). Norwegian stress generally falls on the first syllable of the root word in compounds.
Syllables
ter — Open syllable, onset 't', nucleus 'e', coda 'r'. reng — Open syllable, onset 'r', nucleus 'e', coda 'ng'. for — Open syllable, onset 'f', nucleus 'o', coda 'r'. ma — Open syllable, onset 'm', nucleus 'a'. sjon — Open syllable, onset 's', nucleus 'jø', coda 'n'
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 (or diphthong) serving as its nucleus.
Sonority Sequencing
Consonant clusters generally follow a sonority hierarchy.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'r' sound do not affect syllable division.
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