trykkluftsbrems
The Norwegian word 'trykkluftsbrems' (air brake) is divided into five syllables: tryk-klu-fts-bre-ms. The primary stress falls on the first syllable. The word is a compound noun formed from 'trykk' (pressure), 'luft' (air), and 'brems' (brake). Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable has a vowel nucleus.
Definitions
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A braking system that uses compressed air.
Air brake
“Trykkluftsbremsen sviktet.”
“Lastebilen har en kraftig trykkluftsbrems.”
syn:luftbrems
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('tryk'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable in compound words.
Syllables
tryk — Open syllable, stressed.. klu — Closed syllable, unstressed.. fts — Closed syllable, unstressed.. bre — Open syllable, unstressed.. ms — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Prioritizes creating syllables with as many consonants as possible in the onset position.
Vowel Nucleus
Every syllable must have a vowel nucleus.
Consonant Codas
Syllables can end in consonant clusters (codas).
- The 'kl' and 'fts' consonant clusters are permissible in Norwegian, though 'fts' is less frequent.
- Syllabification remains consistent regardless of grammatical function.
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