elektrotekniker
Syllables
el-ek-tro-tek-ni-ker
Pronunciation
/ˈelɛktɾoˌtɛknikər/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
elektro- + teknik- + -er
The word 'elektrotekniker' is divided into six syllables based on maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tek'). The word is a compound noun derived from Greek roots, meaning 'electrical engineer'.
Definitions
- 1
A person trained and skilled in the design, development, and testing of electrical equipment and systems.
Electrical engineer
“Han er en dyktig elektrotekniker.”
“Elektroteknikere jobber med spenningssystemer.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tek').
Syllables
el — Open syllable, onset 'el'. ek — Open syllable, onset 'ek'. tro — Open syllable, onset 'tr'. tek — Stressed, open syllable, onset 'tek'. ni — Open syllable, onset 'ni'. ker — Closed syllable, onset 'k', coda 'r'
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Onset Maximization
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Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Coda Allowance
Allows for consonants in the coda (end) of a syllable, as in 'ker'.
- Vowel qualities may vary slightly depending on dialect, but do not affect syllabification.
- Norwegian allows for relatively complex consonant clusters.
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