vassforsyningsanlegg
Syllables
vass-for-syn-ings-an-legg
Pronunciation
/vɑsːfɔrˈsʏniŋsˌanɛlɡ/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
vass, forsyn, anlegg + ings
The word 'vassforsyningsanlegg' is a compound Norwegian noun meaning 'water supply system'. It is divided into six syllables: vass-for-syn-ings-an-legg, with primary stress on the third syllable ('syn'). The syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel break, resulting in a structure consistent with other compound nouns in the language.
Definitions
- 1
A system for providing water.
Water supply system
“Kommunen investerer i et nytt vassforsyningsanlegg.”
“Vassforsyningsanlegget ble skadet under flommen.”
syn:vannforsyning
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('syn'). Norwegian typically stresses the penultimate syllable in words of this length.
Syllables
vass — Open syllable, containing a long vowel. The 'ss' is a geminate consonant.. for — Open syllable, containing a short vowel.. syn — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and is the stressed syllable.. ings — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and nasal consonant.. an — Open syllable, containing a short vowel.. legg — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a consonant cluster.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., 'str' in strømsentral).
Vowel Break
Syllables are generally divided after vowels (e.g., 'for-syn').
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables are structured to follow the sonority sequencing principle, with a gradual decrease in sonority from the syllable onset to the syllable coda.
- Geminate consonants (e.g., 'ss' in 'vass') are treated as part of the syllable's coda.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter syllable division.
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