trykkluftbremse
The Norwegian word 'trykkluftbremse' (air brake) is divided into four syllables: trykk-luft-brem-se. Stress falls on the second syllable ('luft'). The word is a compound noun formed from Old Norse and German roots, following Norwegian syllable division rules that prioritize maximizing onsets and penultimate stress.
Definitions
- 1
A braking system using compressed air.
Air brake
“Trykkluftbremsen virket ikke.”
“Han sjekket trykkluftbremsen før avreise.”
syn:luftbrems
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('luft'). Norwegian generally stresses the penultimate syllable in words of this length.
Syllables
trykk — Closed syllable, onset cluster 'tr'. luft — Open syllable, primary stress. brem — Closed syllable, onset cluster 'br'. se — Open syllable
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are maintained as onsets to avoid breaking up natural consonant groupings.
Penultimate Stress
Stress is placed on the second-to-last syllable in words of this length and structure.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
- The double 'k' in 'trykk' affects vowel length.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur.
- The 'm' in 'brem' can be considered syllabic.
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