celsiustermometer
Syllables
cel-sius-ter-mo-me-ter
Pronunciation
/ˈsɛlsiʊsˌtærmɔˌmɛːtər/
Stress
100010
Morphemes
celsius + termometer
The word 'celsiustermometer' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: cel-sius-ter-mo-me-ter. Stress falls on the 'ter' syllable. It's composed of the 'celsius' stem and the 'termometer' root. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel breaks.
Definitions
- 1
An instrument for measuring temperature in degrees Celsius.
Celsius thermometer
“Jeg brukte et celsiustermometer for å måle feberen.”
“Celsiustermometeret viste 37 grader.”
syn:varmemåler
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'ter' syllable of 'termometer', which is maintained in the compound word. The first syllable 'cel' also receives some stress, but is secondary to 'ter'.
Syllables
cel — Open syllable, initial consonant, stressed.. sius — Closed syllable, vowel cluster.. ter — Closed syllable, stressed.. mo — Open syllable, unstressed.. me — Open syllable, unstressed.. ter — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian favors placing as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Break
Each vowel nucleus generally forms the core of a syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Syllabification of compound words follows the same rules as single words.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter syllable division.
- The consonant cluster 'sius' is permissible in Norwegian and does not require a break.
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