elektromagnetisk
Syllables
el-ek-tro-ma-gnet-isk
Pronunciation
/ˌelɛktɾɔmɑˈɡnetɪsk/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
elektro- + magnet- + -isk
The word 'elektromagnetisk' is divided into six syllables (el-ek-tro-ma-gnet-isk) following Norwegian rules that prioritize maximizing onsets and dividing after vowels. It's an adjective formed from Greek and Latin roots, with stress on the penultimate syllable.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to electromagnetism.
Electromagnetic
“et elektromagnetisk felt”
“elektromagnetisk stråling”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('gnet').
Syllables
el — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ek — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. tro — Open syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel.. ma — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. gnet — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. isk — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.
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Vowel-Consonant Division
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Vowel-Consonant Cluster Division
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- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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