centimetergramsekundsystem
Syllables
cen-ti-me-ter-gram-se-kund-sys-tem
Pronunciation
/ˈsɛntɪˌmeːtər ˈɡrɑm ˈsɛkʊn ˈsʏstɛm/
Stress
100010100
Morphemes
centi- + meter
The word 'centimeter-gram-sekund-system' is a compound noun in Norwegian Nynorsk, divided into nine syllables based on maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sounds. Primary stress falls on 'cen-', with secondary stress on 'gram' and 'sekund'. It's a system of units based on the centimeter, gram, and second.
Definitions
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A system of units based on the centimeter, gram, and second.
Centimeter-gram-second system
“Han brukte centimeter-gram-sekund-systemet i fysikkeksperimentet.”
syn:CGS-systemet
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('cen-'). Secondary stress is present on 'gram' and 'sekund'. Remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
cen — Open syllable, stressed.. ti — Closed syllable, unstressed.. me — Open syllable, unstressed.. ter — Closed syllable, unstressed.. gram — Open syllable, secondary stress.. se — Open syllable, unstressed.. kund — Closed syllable, secondary stress.. sys — Open syllable, unstressed.. tem — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., 'sti' in 'centimeter').
Vowel Sounds
Each vowel sound typically forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Compound Noun Syllabification
Each root within a compound noun is generally treated as a separate syllable.
- The length of the compound word requires careful consideration to maintain pronounceability.
- Potential for elision or assimilation of sounds in rapid speech, but the syllable division remains consistent.
- The compound nature influences the stress pattern, with primary stress on the first element.
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