matematikkeksamen
Syllables
ma-te-ma-tik-keks-a-men
Pronunciation
/ma.təˈmɑ.tɪkː.ɛks.a.mɛn/
Stress
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Morphemes
eks + matematikk + amen
The word 'matematikkeksamen' is a compound noun syllabified into seven syllables: ma-te-ma-tik-keks-a-men. Stress falls on the third syllable ('ma'). The word is derived from Greek and Latin roots and suffixes, and its syllabification follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
An examination in mathematics.
Mathematics exam
“Han var nervøs før matematikkeksamen.”
“Ho bestod matematikkeksamen med glans.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ma') of 'matematikk'. The stress pattern is typical for compound nouns in Nynorsk.
Syllables
ma — Open syllable, unstressed.. te — Open syllable, unstressed.. ma — Open syllable, stressed.. tik — Closed syllable, unstressed. Geminate consonant.. keks — Closed syllable, unstressed.. a — Open syllable, unstressed.. men — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are maintained as onsets whenever possible (e.g., 'eks-').
Open Syllable Preference
Syllables tend to be open (CV) rather than closed (CVC).
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified based on the individual morphemes.
- The 'kk' cluster in 'matematikk' is treated as a single consonant sound.
- The 'ks' cluster in 'eksamen' is treated as a single unit.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not alter syllabification.
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