eksamensboikott
Syllables
ek-sa-mens-boi-kott
Pronunciation
/ɛksɑˈmɛnsbɔɪkɔtː/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
eksamen & boikott + -s
eksamensboikott is a Norwegian noun meaning 'exam boycott'. It's divided into five syllables: ek-sa-mens-boi-kott, with stress on 'boi'. Syllabification follows maximizing onsets, and the word exhibits a typical Norwegian stress pattern for nouns.
Definitions
- 1
A refusal to participate in exams as a form of protest.
Exam boycott
“Studentene organiserte en eksamensboikott.”
syn:eksamensstreik
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'boi' (1).
Syllables
ek — Open syllable, onset 'e', coda 'k'. sa — Open syllable, onset 's', coda 'a'. mens — Closed syllable, onset 'm', coda 'ns'. boi — Closed syllable, onset 'b', coda 'oi', stressed syllable. kott — Closed syllable, onset 'k', coda 'tt'
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Consonants are assigned to the onset of the following syllable whenever possible.
Vowel as Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
- The genitive '-s' is treated as a separate syllable following a vowel.
- The 'ks' cluster is a common feature and doesn't require special treatment.
- The geminate consonant 'tt' is common and doesn't affect syllabification.
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