vannbindingsevne
The word 'vannbindingsevne' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: vann-bin-dings-ev-ne. Stress falls on the second syllable ('bin'). It's composed of the roots 'vann' (water) and 'binding' (binding) and the suffix 'evne' (ability). Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.
Definitions
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The ability of a substance to hold water.
Water-binding capacity
“Jordens vannbindingsevne er viktig for plantevekst.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('bin'). Norwegian stress generally falls on the first of two syllables, or the second to last syllable in longer words.
Syllables
vann — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and nasal consonant.. bin — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a geminate consonant.. dings — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a consonant cluster.. ev — Open syllable, containing a short vowel.. ne — Open syllable, containing a schwa vowel.
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.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllable structure generally follows a sonority hierarchy.
- The double 'n' in 'vann' is maintained in standard pronunciation despite potential simplification in colloquial speech.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of /ɾ/ (retroflex consonant).
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