eksamensboikott
Syllables
eks-a-mens-boi-kott
Pronunciation
/ɛksaˈmɛnsbɔɪkɔt/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
eksamen, boi + -s, -kott
The word 'eksamensboikott' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: eks-a-mens-boi-kott. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's morphologically composed of 'eksamen' (examination), a genitive suffix '-s', 'boi' (boycott), and '-kott' (a noun-forming suffix). Syllable division follows the principle of maximizing onsets and using each vowel as a syllable nucleus.
Definitions
- 1
A refusal to participate in examinations as a form of protest.
Examination boycott
“Studentane organiserte ein eksamensboikott.”
“Universitetet møtte kritikk etter eksamensboikotten.”
syn:eksamensstreik
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('mens').
Syllables
eks — Closed syllable, onset 'eks', stressed.. a — Open syllable, simple vowel.. mens — Closed syllable, onset 'm'.. boi — Closed syllable, onset 'b'.. kott — Closed syllable, onset 'k'.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onset
Consonant clusters are maintained as onsets whenever possible.
Vowel Breaks Syllable
Each vowel typically forms the nucleus of a separate syllable.
- The 'ks' cluster is treated as a single onset.
- No significant regional variations in syllabification are expected.
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