krafttransformator
Syllables
kraft-trans-for-ma-tor
Pronunciation
/ˈkrɑftˌtrɑnsfɔrmɑtɔr/
Stress
10001
Morphemes
trans- + kraft + -or
The word 'krafttransformator' is a compound noun syllabified into five syllables: kraft-trans-for-ma-tor. Stress falls on the final syllable ('tor'). The syllabification follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing open syllables and maximizing consonant onsets. The word is morphologically composed of a root ('kraft'), a prefix ('trans-'), and a suffix ('-or').
Definitions
- 1
A device used to increase or decrease the voltage of alternating current.
Power transformer
“Krafttransformatorar er viktige i kraftnettet.”
“Vi må reparere krafttransformator.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('tor'). The first syllable ('kraft') also receives some degree of prominence due to its role as the root.
Syllables
kraft — Open syllable, stressed (primary stress in the word), consisting of a consonant onset and a vowel nucleus.. trans — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset, vowel nucleus. Onset maximization rule applied.. for — Open syllable, vowel nucleus. Vowel break rule applied.. ma — Open syllable, vowel nucleus. Vowel break rule applied.. tor — Closed syllable, consonant onset, vowel nucleus. Primary stress falls on this syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are maximized within the onset of a syllable (e.g., 'tr' in 'trans').
Open Syllable Preference
Nynorsk favors open syllables (CV) whenever possible, leading to vowel-initial syllables.
Vowel Break
Each vowel nucleus generally forms the core of a syllable, creating a clear syllable boundary.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'r' (alveolar vs. retroflex) might subtly affect the perceived syllable boundaries, but do not change the core syllabification.
- The compound nature of the word is standard and doesn't alter the basic syllabification rules.
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