maksimalhastigheit
Syllables
mak-si-mal-has-ti-gheit
Pronunciation
/maksiˈmalhastɪˌɡeɪt/
Stress
100000
Morphemes
maks- + imal + igheit
The word 'maksimalhastighet' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: mak-si-mal-has-ti-gheit. Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('mak'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a Latin-derived prefix and root combined with Nynorsk suffixes. Syllabification follows standard Nynorsk rules, prioritizing open syllables and avoiding complex consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The highest possible speed.
Maximum speed
“Flyet nådde sin maksimalhastighet.”
“Bilen har ein maksimalhastighet på 200 km/t.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('mak') of 'maksimal'. The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
mak — Open syllable, stressed.. si — Open syllable, unstressed.. mal — Closed syllable, unstressed.. has — Open syllable, unstressed.. ti — Open syllable, unstressed.. gheit — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Syllables attempt to maximize their onsets (initial consonant sounds).
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables prefer a sonority peak (most sonorous sound, usually a vowel) surrounded by sounds of decreasing sonority.
Avoidance of Illegal Syllable Structures
Nynorsk avoids complex syllable structures with multiple consonants in the coda (final consonant sounds).
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries.
- The suffix '-igheit' is a relatively long and complex suffix, which can influence the surrounding syllable structure.
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