elektrisitetslære
Syllables
el-ek-tri-si-tets-lære
Pronunciation
/elɛk.trisɪˈtɛːts.lɛːrə/
Stress
0010000
Morphemes
elektr- + isitets- + lære
The word 'elektrisitetslære' is a compound noun meaning 'electricity theory'. It is divided into seven syllables: el-ek-tri-si-tets-lære, with primary stress on the third syllable ('si'). The division follows Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and forming syllables around vowels. The word's morphemes derive from Greek and Old Norse.
Definitions
- 1
The study or theory of electricity.
Electricity theory/learning
“Han studerer elektrisitetslære på universitetet.”
“Elektrisitetslære er et viktig fag for ingeniører.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('si'). Norwegian stress is often on the first syllable, but compound words can have stress on later syllables.
Syllables
el — Open syllable, onset consonant.. ek — Closed syllable, onset consonant.. tri — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster.. si — Open syllable, stressed.. tets — Closed syllable, onset consonant.. lære — Open syllable.. re — Open syllable.
Word Parts
Maximize Onset
Consonant clusters are generally kept together in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel-Following Syllable
Syllables are typically formed around vowels.
Stress Rule
Primary stress falls on the third syllable.
- The compound nature of the word and the presence of the foreign-derived prefix 'elektr-' influence the stress pattern.
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