maksimumstermometer
Syllables
mak-si-mum-ster-mo-me-ter
Pronunciation
/ˈmaksɪmʊmstɛrmɔmɛtər/
Stress
1000000
Morphemes
maksimum + termometer
The word 'maksimumstermometer' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into seven syllables: mak-si-mum-ster-mo-me-ter. The primary stress falls on the first syllable. It's composed of the Latin prefix 'maksimum' and the Greek root 'termometer'. Syllable division follows vowel peak and consonant cluster rules, typical for Nynorsk.
Definitions
- 1
A thermometer used to measure the maximum temperature reached.
Maximum thermometer
“Han sette eit maksimumstermometer i drivhuset.”
“Maksimumstermometeret viste 28 grader.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('mak'). Nynorsk stress is generally weak, but the first syllable of compound words receives slightly more prominence.
Syllables
mak — Open syllable, stressed.. si — Open syllable, unstressed.. mum — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ster — Closed syllable, unstressed.. mo — Open syllable, unstressed.. me — Open syllable, unstressed.. ter — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Peak Rule
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained unless exceptionally complex.
Compound Word Rule
Syllable division often follows morpheme boundaries in compound words.
- Regional variations in Nynorsk pronunciation may affect vowel quality and stress placement.
- The 'sterm' cluster is generally treated as a single unit, though some speakers might divide it.
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