vasstandsmåler
Syllables
vas-stand-små-ler
Pronunciation
/vɑsˈstɑnːsmɔːlər/
Stress
0100
Morphemes
vass- + stand- + -småler
The Norwegian word 'vass-standsmåler' is a compound noun meaning 'water level gauge'. It is divided into four syllables: vas-stand-små-ler, with primary stress on the second syllable ('stand'). The word's structure follows Norwegian syllable division rules, prioritizing onset maximization and vowel peak principles. It consists of a prefix ('vass-'), a root ('stand-'), and a suffix ('-småler').
Definitions
- 1
A device for measuring water level, specifically a small-scale water level gauge.
Water level gauge
“Han brukte en vass-standsmåler for å overvåke vannstanden i elven.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('stand'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of a compound word, but prefixes are typically unstressed.
Syllables
vas — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. stand — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel and consonant.. små — Open syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. ler — Open syllable, consonant followed by vowel.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian favors maximizing consonant clusters in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Sounds within a syllable are ordered by decreasing sonority.
- The compound nature of the word influences the stress pattern.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel quality but not syllable division.
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