tonnasjeeksport
The word 'tonnasjeeksport' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: ton-na-sje-eks-port. Stress falls on the third syllable. It's formed from 'tonnasje' (tonnage) and 'eksport' (export), with the 'sj' digraph pronounced as /ʃ/.
Definitions
- 1
The export of goods measured in tonnage.
Tonnage export
“Statistikken viser en økning i tonnasjeeksporten.”
“Tonnasjeeksporten fra Norge er betydelig.”
ant:import
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('sje').
Syllables
ton — Open syllable, long vowel, nasal consonant.. na — Open syllable, short vowel.. sje — Closed syllable, consonant cluster, short vowel.. eks — Closed syllable, consonant cluster, short vowel.. port — Closed syllable, consonant cluster, short vowel.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Norwegian favors maximizing the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within the onset of a syllable.
- The 'sj' digraph is always pronounced as /ʃ/. The geminate 'nn' in 'tonnasje' lengthens the vowel.
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