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skipsførereksamen

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

6 syllables
17 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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6syllables

skipsførereksamen

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

skip-sfø-rer-eks-a-men

Pronunciation

/ˈskɪpsføːrərˌɛksɑmən/

Stress

001000

Morphemes

skip, fører + eksamen

The word 'skipsførereksamen' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: skip-sfø-rer-eks-a-men. Stress falls on the 'eks-' syllable. The syllabification follows vowel centering and onset maximization rules, reflecting the word's morphemic structure.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    The examination required to become a ship captain.

    Ship captain's exam

    Han tok skipsførereksamen i fjor.

    For å bli skipsfører du bestå skipsførereksamen.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the third syllable 'eks-'. This is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns, with stress generally falling on the final syllable of the root preceding the final suffix.

Syllables

6
skip/skɪp/
sfø/sføː/
rer/rər/
eks/ɛks/
a/ɑ/
men/mən/

skip Open syllable, initial syllable, onset with /sk/ cluster.. sfø Syllable with /sf/ cluster, long vowel /øː/.. rer Syllable with retroflex /r/, short vowel /ə/.. eks Closed syllable, stressed syllable, onset with /ɛk/ cluster.. a Open syllable, short vowel /ɑ/.. men Closed syllable, final syllable, onset with /m/.

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters like 'sk', 'sf', and 'eks' are kept together in the onset of the syllable.

Vowel Centering

Each syllable contains a vowel sound, ensuring a clear vowel-consonant structure.

Stress Assignment

Stress falls on the root syllable closest to the end of the word, influenced by syllable weight.

  • The word is a compound, and the syllabification reflects the individual morphemes.
  • Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the precise realization of vowel sounds, but the syllable division remains consistent.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/8/2025
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