heimedatamaskin
Syllables
hei-me-da-ta-ma-skin
Pronunciation
/ˈhæɪ̯mədɑːtɑˌmaskɪn/
Stress
010001
Morphemes
heim- + data- + -maskin
heimedatamaskin is a Norwegian compound noun meaning 'home computer'. It is syllabified as hei-me-da-ta-ma-skin, with stress on the second syllable. The word is composed of the prefix heim-, the root data-, and the suffix -maskin. Syllable division follows the principle of maximizing onsets.
Definitions
- 1
A computer intended for personal use in a home environment.
Home computer
“Jeg har en ny heimedatamaskin.”
“Han bruker heimedatamaskinen til å spille spill.”
syn:Hjemme-PC
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable (me) of the word. Norwegian stress is generally predictable, but can shift in compounds.
Syllables
hei — Open syllable, vowel followed by glide.. me — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. da — Open syllable, long vowel.. ta — Open syllable, vowel.. ma — Open syllable, vowel.. skin — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the end.
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Maximizing Onsets
Syllables are formed by maximizing the number of consonants in the onset (beginning) of the syllable.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries.
- Consonant clusters are common in Norwegian and do not necessarily indicate syllable breaks.
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