amplitudemodulasjon
Syllables
a-mplitu-de-mo-du-la-sjon
Pronunciation
/ˈɑmplituːdəˌmɔdʉlasjɔn/
Stress
0100101
Morphemes
amplitude- + modulasjon- + -sjon
The word 'amplitudemodulasjon' is a compound noun of Latin origin. It is syllabified as a-mplitu-de-mo-du-la-sjon, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of vowel initiation and onset maximization. The word is a technical term for amplitude modulation.
Definitions
- 1
The process of varying the amplitude of a carrier wave in accordance with the instantaneous values of a modulating signal.
Amplitude modulation
“Amplitudemodulasjon brukes i mange radiosendere.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('sjon'). Norwegian generally stresses the second-to-last syllable in words of this length.
Syllables
a — Open syllable, initial syllable. Contains only a vowel.. mplitu — Closed syllable, complex onset. Contains a consonant cluster 'mpl' and a vowel.. de — Open syllable, contains a vowel and a consonant.. mo — Open syllable, contains a vowel and a consonant.. du — Open syllable, contains a vowel and a consonant.. la — Open syllable, contains a vowel and a consonant.. sjon — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster 'sj' and a vowel.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Every vowel initiates a new syllable.
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are maximized in the onset of a syllable.
Coda Permissibility
Consonant clusters are permissible in the coda (end) of a syllable.
- The 'mpl' consonant cluster in 'mplitu' is relatively complex but permissible in Norwegian.
- Regional variations in vowel quality and stress intensity may occur, but do not significantly alter the syllable division.
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