mellomfagseksamen
Syllables
mel-lom-fag-sek-sa-men
Pronunciation
/ˈmɛlːumˌfɑːɡsɛksɑmɛn/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
mellom + fag + seksamen
The word 'mellomfagseksamen' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: mel-lom-fag-sek-sa-men. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('sek'). The division follows onset maximization and vowel-based rules. It consists of the prefix 'mellom', the root 'fag', and the suffix 'seksamen'.
Definitions
- 1
An examination taken at the intermediate level of study.
Intermediate exam
“Han meldte seg på mellomfagseksamen i historie.”
“Mellomfagseksamen var vanskeligere enn forventet.”
syn:midteksamenant:slutteksamen
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('sek'). Nynorsk nouns typically have stress on the penultimate syllable.
Syllables
mel — Open syllable, containing a long vowel. Onset: /m/, Coda: null.. lom — Open syllable, containing a vowel. Onset: /l/, Coda: null.. fag — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a coda. Onset: /f/, Coda: /ɡ/. sek — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a coda. Onset: /s/, Coda: /k/. sa — Open syllable, containing a long vowel. Onset: /s/, Coda: null.. men — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a coda. Onset: /m/, Coda: /n/
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable whenever possible (e.g., 'fag').
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally divided around vowels.
Geminate Consonant Consideration
Geminate consonants contribute to syllable weight but do not necessarily dictate syllable division.
- The geminate 'll' in 'mellom' affects syllable weight but doesn't change the division.
- Nynorsk generally avoids hiatus, but this word doesn't present a significant hiatus issue.
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