fjersynsmottager
Syllables
fjer-syn-s-mot-ta-ger
Pronunciation
/ˈfjerːnˌsynsˌmɔtːaɡər/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
fjern + syn + mottager
The word 'fjernsynsmottager' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: fjer-syn-s-mot-ta-ger. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable has a vowel nucleus. The word is morphologically complex, combining Old Norse and German-derived elements.
Definitions
- 1
A device for receiving television signals.
Television receiver
“Han reparerte fjernsynsmottageren.”
“Den nye fjernsynsmottageren har en stor skjerm.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ta'). Norwegian generally stresses the second-to-last syllable in words of this length.
Syllables
fjer — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. syn — Open syllable, vowel surrounded by consonants.. s — Syllabic consonant, very short syllable.. mot — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ta — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ger — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound (or syllabic consonant).
Syllabic Consonant
A single consonant between two vowels can form its own syllable.
- The 's' between 'syn' and 'mottager' can be elided in rapid speech.
- Regional variations in 'r' pronunciation do not affect syllable division.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in Norwegian
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.