ventilasjonsapparat
Syllables
ven-ti-la-sjons-ap-pa-rat
Pronunciation
/ˈvɛntɪˌlɑːʃɔnsˌapːɑˌrɑːt/
Stress
0010000
Morphemes
ventila- + -sjon- + -apparat
The word 'ventilasjonsapparat' is a compound noun divided into seven syllables (ven-ti-la-sjons-ap-pa-rat) with primary stress on the third syllable. It's morphologically composed of a Latin-derived prefix ('ventila-'), a nominalizing suffix ('-sjon-'), and a French/Latin-derived suffix ('-apparat'). Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel peak.
Definitions
- 1
A device used for ventilation.
Ventilation apparatus, ventilator
“Vi må reparere ventilasjonsapparatet.”
“Ventilasjonsapparatet sørger for frisk luft.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('la') of the word, following the general Norwegian rule of stressing the first syllable of the root.
Syllables
ven — Open syllable, initial consonant.. ti — Closed syllable, short vowel.. la — Open syllable, stressed vowel.. sjons — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. ap — Open syllable, long vowel.. pa — Open syllable, long vowel.. rat — Closed syllable, final consonant.
Word Parts
ventila-
From Latin 'ventilare' meaning 'to fan, to air'. Indicates the action of ventilating.
-sjon-
Norwegian suffix derived from French '-tion' and Latin '-tio', forming nouns from verbs.
-apparat
From French 'appareil' and Latin 'apparare', meaning 'to prepare, to equip'. Denotes a device or machine.
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Norwegian syllable division prioritizes maximizing the number of consonants in the onset of each syllable.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel, serving as the syllable's nucleus.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllable structure adheres to the sonority sequencing principle, with sounds decreasing in sonority from the nucleus outwards.
- The palatalization of the 'j' sound in 'ventilasjons'.
- Potential regional variations in vowel pronunciation, though syllable division remains consistent.
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