ergometersykkel
Syllables
er-go-me-ter-syk-kel
Pronunciation
/ˌærɡɔˈmeːtərˌsykːəl/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
ergo + meter + sykkel
The word 'ergometersykkel' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: er-go-me-ter-syk-kel. The primary stress falls on 'ter'. Syllabification follows vowel-consonant-vowel patterns and the principle of separating compound word components. The word originates from Greek and Danish/German roots.
Definitions
- 1
An exercise machine resembling a bicycle, used for cardiovascular training.
Ergometer bicycle, exercise bike
“Jeg bruker ergometersykkelen hver dag.”
“Hun syklet en time på ergometersykkelen.”
syn:treningssykkel
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ter'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
er — Open syllable, initial syllable.. go — Open syllable, unstressed.. me — Open syllable, unstressed.. ter — Closed syllable, primary stressed syllable.. syk — Open syllable, unstressed.. kel — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV)
Syllables are typically divided between vowels.
Consonant Cluster
Consonant clusters are generally broken up to create syllables, but Norwegian prefers to keep consonant clusters within a syllable if possible.
Compound Word Syllabification
Each component of a compound word is generally syllabified separately.
- The 'r' sound in Norwegian can be challenging and varies regionally, but doesn't affect syllable division.
- Norwegian favors open syllables.
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