eksamenskarakter
Syllables
eks-a-mens-ka-rak-ter
Pronunciation
/ɛksɑˈmɛnskaˌraktər/
Stress
010100
Morphemes
eksamen + karakter + s
The word 'eksamenskarakter' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: eks-a-mens-ka-rak-ter. It's derived from Latin roots and features a primary stress on the second and fifth syllables. Syllable division follows the vowel peak principle and avoids breaking consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The grade received on an examination.
Exam grade
“Han fekk ein god eksamenskarakter.”
“Ho var nøgd med eksamenskarakteren sin.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('a') and the fifth syllable ('ka'). The first syllable 'eks' is also somewhat stressed, but less so than the second and fifth.
Syllables
eks — Open syllable, initial syllable, stressed.. a — Open syllable, unstressed.. mens — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ka — Open syllable, stressed.. rak — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ter — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within syllables unless easily separable by a vowel.
Avoidance of Single-Letter Syllables
Nynorsk avoids creating syllables consisting of a single consonant.
- The '-sk-' consonant cluster is common and doesn't trigger syllable division.
- The retroflex 'r' pronunciation may vary regionally.
- Potential vowel reduction in unstressed syllables in some dialects.
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