vannrestriksjon
The word 'vannrestriksjon' is a compound noun divided into four syllables: vann-re-strik-sjon. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The syllabification follows Norwegian rules prioritizing onsets and maintaining geminate consonants. It consists of a root 'vann' (water), a root 'restriks' (restriction), and a nominalizing suffix '-jon'.
Definitions
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A limitation on the use of water.
Water restriction
“På grunn av tørken ble det innført vannrestriksjon.”
“Kommunen vurderer å innføre vannrestriksjon.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the penultimate syllable ('strik').
Syllables
vann — Open syllable, geminate consonant.. re — Open syllable, vowel onset.. strik — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. sjon — Closed syllable, consonant onset.
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Maximize Onset Principle
Consonant clusters are generally broken after the first consonant, unless a geminate consonant is present.
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables beginning with a vowel are open.
Geminate Consonant Rule
Geminate consonants are often maintained within a single syllable.
- Geminate consonant /nː/ influences syllable weight.
- Retroflex approximant /ɾ/ is a characteristic Norwegian sound.
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