tunnelstrekning
The word 'tunnelstrekning' is a compound noun divided into four syllables: tun-nel-strek-ning. Stress falls on the first syllable ('tun-'). The word consists of two roots ('tunnel' and 'strekning') and follows standard Norwegian syllabification rules, prioritizing open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters within syllables.
Definitions
- 1
A section or length of a tunnel.
Tunnel section, tunnel stretch
“Arbeidet på tunnelstrekningen vil fortsette i vinter.”
“En del av tunnelstrekningen er stengt på grunn av vedlikehold.”
syn:tunnelavsnitt
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('tun-'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of a word, and in compound nouns, the stress remains on the first element.
Syllables
tun — Open syllable, stressed, containing a long vowel.. nel — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel.. strek — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a consonant cluster.. ning — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a nasal consonant.
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters (e.g., 'str-') are maintained within a syllable unless they create an overly complex onset.
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel as its nucleus.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Sounds within a syllable are ordered by decreasing sonority.
- Geminate consonants (double consonants) are common in Norwegian and affect syllable weight but don't alter the syllabification process.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but generally don't affect syllable division.
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