eviggangsmaskin
Syllables
e-vig-gangs-mas-kin
Pronunciation
/ˈeːvɪɡˌɡɑŋsmaskɪn/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
evig + gang + maskin
The word 'eviggangsmaskin' is a Nynorsk compound noun meaning 'perpetual motion machine'. It is divided into five syllables: e-vig-gangs-mas-kin, with primary stress on the first syllable. The syllabification follows rules of onset maximization and vowel peak, considering the compound structure and morphemic boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
A perpetual motion machine; a machine that is supposed to run forever without an external energy source.
Perpetual motion machine
“Han prøvde å konstruere ein eviggangsmaskin, men det er umogleg.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('e'). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
e — Open syllable, stressed.. vig — Closed syllable, unstressed.. gangs — Closed syllable, unstressed.. mas — Open syllable, unstressed.. kin — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., 'gangs').
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless they form part of a permissible consonant cluster.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries.
- The linking 's' is a relatively weak syllable onset.
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