preliminæreeksamen
Syllables
pre-li-mi-næ-re-eks-a-men
Pronunciation
/prɛˈlɪmɪˌnærˌɛksɑmɛn/
Stress
00010101
Morphemes
pre- + limin- + -ær-
The word 'preliminæreksamen' is divided into eight syllables based on Nynorsk's preference for open syllables and clear articulation of consonant clusters. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'eks'. The word is a compound noun derived from Latin roots and Nynorsk suffixes, meaning 'preliminary examination'.
Definitions
- 1
A preliminary examination; an exam taken before the final exam.
Preliminary examination
“Ho må ta ein *preliminæreksamen* før ho kan melda seg på kurset.”
“Resultata frå *preliminæreksamen* vil bli offentleggjort neste veke.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'eks' in 'eksamen'.
Syllables
pre — Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel is short.. li — Open syllable, vowel is short.. mi — Open syllable, vowel is short.. næ — Open syllable, vowel is long.. re — Open syllable, vowel is short.. eks — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. a — Open syllable, vowel is long.. men — Closed syllable, vowel is short.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Nynorsk favors open syllables (ending in a vowel) whenever possible. This is applied throughout the word.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are maintained unless they are exceptionally difficult to pronounce, which is not the case here.
- The *mn* cluster is generally pronounced distinctly in formal Nynorsk, although simplification can occur in colloquial speech.
- The 'r' is a tapped or trilled alveolar approximant.
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