vasskraftressurs
Syllables
vass-kraft-res-surs
Pronunciation
/ˈvɑsːkrɑftrɛsːurs/
Stress
0100
Morphemes
vass, kraft, ressurs + s
The word 'vasskraftressurs' is a compound noun divided into four syllables: vass-kraft-res-surs. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('res'). The syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel-centricity, with consideration for the geminate consonant 'ss'.
Definitions
- 1
Water power resource; a source of energy derived from the power of water.
Water power resource
“Norge har store vasskraftressurser.”
“Utbygging av vasskraftressurser er viktig for grønn energi.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('res'). Norwegian stress patterns typically fall on the first syllable of the root in compound words, but can shift in longer compounds.
Syllables
vass — Open syllable, containing a long vowel. The 'ss' is a geminate consonant.. kraft — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a final consonant.. res — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a geminate consonant.. surs — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a final consonant.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian syllable division prioritizes including as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Geminate Consonant Treatment
Geminate consonants (like 'ss') are treated as a single consonant in terms of syllable weight, but still contribute to syllable structure.
- The geminate 'ss' is a key feature of Norwegian phonology.
- Regional variations in 'r' pronunciation do not significantly alter syllable division.
- Stress can shift in longer compound words.
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