sivilingeniøekssamen
Syllables
si-vi-lin-ge-ni-ø-eks-sa-men
Pronunciation
/siː.vi.liŋ.ɡe.ni.œːr.ɛk.sa.mɛn/
Stress
000100100
Morphemes
sivil- + ingeniør- + eksamen
The word 'sivilingeniøreksamen' is a compound noun divided into nine syllables: si-vi-lin-ge-ni-ø-eks-sa-men. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ge'). It's composed of a Latin-derived prefix ('sivil-'), a Germanic root ('ingeniør-'), and a Latin suffix ('eksamen'). Syllabification follows the vowel peak principle and allows for consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A formal examination required to qualify as a civil engineer.
Civil engineering examination
“Han tok sivilingeniøreksamen i fjor.”
“Etter sivilingeniøreksamen begynte hun å jobbe.”
syn:Ingeniøreksamen
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the syllable 'ge' (fourth syllable). The stress pattern is relatively even, but 'ge' is noticeably emphasized.
Syllables
si — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. vi — Open syllable, containing a vowel.. lin — Closed syllable, ending in a nasal consonant.. ge — Open syllable, primary stressed syllable.. ni — Open syllable, containing a vowel.. ø — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. eks — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant.. sa — Open syllable, containing a vowel.. men — Closed syllable, ending in a nasal consonant.
Word Parts
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are allowed within a syllable.
Avoid Breaking Diphthongs
Diphthongs are kept within a single syllable.
- The 'ng' consonant cluster requires careful consideration.
- Vowel clusters are resolved into separate syllables.
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