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mottakerapparat

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

6 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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6syllables

mottakerapparat

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

mot-ta-ker-ap-pa-rat

Pronunciation

/mɔtːəˈkærˌapːɑˌrɑt/

Stress

100010

Morphemes

mot + taka + er

The word 'mottakerapparat' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: mot-ta-ker-ap-pa-rat. Stress falls on the first syllable of 'mottaker'. Syllabification follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing onset maximization and vowel peak principles. The word consists of the morphemes 'mot-' (prefix), 'taka' (root), and '-er' (suffix) combined with 'apparat' (borrowed root).

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A device or system that receives signals or information.

    Receiver apparatus, receiving device

    Han reparerte mottakerapparatet.

    Det nye mottakerapparatet er veldig sensitivt.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('mot') of 'mottaker'. Secondary stress on the first syllable ('ap') of 'apparat'. Remaining syllables are unstressed.

Syllables

6
mot/mɔt/
ta/tə/
ker/kær/
ap/apː/
pa/pɑ/
rat/rɑt/

mot Open syllable, stressed, onset consonant cluster 'mt'.. ta Open syllable, unstressed.. ker Closed syllable, unstressed.. ap Open syllable, secondary stress, long vowel.. pa Open syllable, unstressed.. rat Closed syllable, unstressed.

Onset Maximization

Nynorsk favors maximizing consonant clusters in the onset of a syllable, as seen in 'mt' in 'mot'.

Vowel Peak Principle

Each syllable must contain a vowel peak, ensuring a clear vowel sound in each syllable.

Sonority Sequencing Principle

Syllable structure follows the sonority sequencing principle, with sounds decreasing in sonority from the onset to the coda.

  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation and 'r' rolling may exist, but do not alter the core syllable division.
  • The word is a compound noun, and its syllabification reflects the syllabification of its constituent parts ('mottaker' and 'apparat').
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/11/2025
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