elektrolysecelle
Syllables
e-lek-tro-ly-se-cel-le
Pronunciation
/elɛktɾɔˈlyːsəˌsɛlːə/
Stress
0001000
Morphemes
elektro- + lyse- + -celle
The word 'elektrolysecelle' is a compound noun divided into seven syllables: e-lek-tro-ly-se-cel-le. Stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ly'). Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel break, considering the compound structure and morphemic components.
Definitions
- 1
An electrochemical cell that uses electrical energy to drive a non-spontaneous chemical reaction.
Electrolysis cell
“Elektrolysecellen produserer hydrogen.”
“Forskere studerer effektiviteten til elektrolyseceller.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ly'). Norwegian generally stresses the penult, but the compound structure influences this.
Syllables
e — Open syllable, unstressed.. lek — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tro — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ly — Closed syllable, stressed.. se — Open syllable, unstressed.. cel — Closed syllable, unstressed.. le — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Break
Each vowel nucleus generally forms a separate syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are often syllabified based on the individual morphemes.
- The 'tr' cluster in 'elektro' is a common and accepted consonant cluster in Norwegian.
- The 's' between 'lyse' and 'celle' is an interfix typical in compound nouns.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter syllable division.
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