aneroidbarometer
Syllables
a-ner-oid-ba-ro-me-ter
Pronunciation
/ˈanərɔɪ̯dbɑrɔˌmɛːtər/
Stress
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Morphemes
an- + eroid + -meter
The word 'aneroidbarometer' is divided into seven syllables: a-ner-oid-ba-ro-me-ter. Primary stress falls on 'ro'. The word is a compound noun derived from Greek roots, meaning an instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure without liquid. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.
Definitions
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An aneroid barometer is a type of barometer that uses a flexible metal box (aneroid capsule) to measure atmospheric pressure.
Aneroid barometer
“Han brukte eit aneroidbarometer for å føre logg over vêret.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'o' in 'ro' of 'barometer'. Secondary stress is present on the 'e' in 'eroid'. The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
a — Open syllable, unstressed.. ner — Closed syllable, unstressed. 'r' is a rhotic consonant.. oid — Closed syllable, secondary stress. Contains a diphthong.. ba — Open syllable, unstressed.. ro — Open syllable, primary stress.. me — Open syllable, unstressed.. ter — Closed syllable, unstressed. 'r' is a rhotic consonant.
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Onset Maximization
Attempting to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of each syllable.
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllable structure generally follows a sonority hierarchy (vowels are more sonorous than consonants).
- The pronunciation of 'r' can vary between dialects (retroflex approximant [ɻ] or alveolar tap [ɾ]).
- The 'oi' diphthong is a common feature of Nynorsk.
- Compound words in Nynorsk often follow these syllable division rules, but exceptions can occur due to historical or dialectal influences.
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