sprittermometer
Syllables
sprit-ter-mo-me-ter
Pronunciation
/ˈsprɪtːərˌmɔmətər/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
sprit + term + ometer
The word 'sprittermometer' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: sprit-ter-mo-me-ter. Stress falls on the second syllable ('ter'). It's composed of the prefix 'sprit-', root 'term-', and suffix '-ometer'. Syllabification follows rules of onset maximization and open syllable preference.
Definitions
- 1
A thermometer that uses alcohol as the thermometric liquid.
Alcohol thermometer
“Han brukte eit sprittermometer for å måle temperaturen.”
“Sprittermometeret viste 37 grader.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ter'). This is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.
Syllables
sprit — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster 'spr', vowel 'i', coda null.. ter — Open syllable, onset consonant 't', vowel 'e', coda null. Primary stressed syllable.. mo — Open syllable, onset consonant 'm', vowel 'o', coda null.. me — Open syllable, onset consonant 'm', vowel 'e', coda null.. ter — Open syllable, onset consonant 't', vowel 'e', coda null.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are maintained as onsets where possible (e.g., 'spr-').
Open Syllable Preference
Syllables tend to be open (CV) rather than closed (CVC).
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified based on the individual morphemes.
- The geminate 'tt' in 'termometer' doesn't affect syllabification.
- Regional variations in 'r' pronunciation do not alter syllable division.
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