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likestrømsmaskin

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

5 syllables
16 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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5syllables

likestrømsmaskin

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

li-ke-strøms-mas-kin

Pronunciation

/ˈliːkstrœːmsmaskɪn/

Stress

00100

Morphemes

like- + strøm

The word 'likestrømsmaskin' is divided into five syllables: li-ke-strøms-mas-kin. The primary stress falls on 'strøms'. It's a compound noun composed of the prefix 'like-', the root 'strøm', and the root 'maskin'. Syllable division follows rules maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants, typical for Nynorsk.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A machine that operates using direct current (DC).

    DC motor, DC machine

    Han reparerte likestrømsmaskinen.

    Likestrømsmaskiner brukes i mange elektroniske apparater.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('strøms'). Nynorsk typically stresses the first syllable of the root word in compounds.

Syllables

5
li/liː/
ke/ke/
strøms/strœːms/
mas/mas/
kin/kɪn/

li Open syllable, containing a long vowel. Unstressed.. ke Open syllable, containing a short vowel. Unstressed.. strøms Closed syllable, containing a long vowel and a consonant cluster. Primary stressed syllable.. mas Closed syllable, containing a short vowel. Unstressed.. kin Closed syllable, containing a short vowel. Unstressed.

Maximize Onsets

Consonant clusters like 'str' and 'sk' are kept together at the beginning of a syllable.

Avoid Stranded Consonants

Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary.

Vowel-Based Division

Syllables are typically divided around vowel sounds.

Compound Word Syllabification

Syllabification follows the individual components of the compound word.

  • The 'str' and 'sk' clusters are common onsets and do not pose significant challenges.
  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not alter the syllable division.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/9/2025
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