innenbordsmotor
Syllables
in-nen-bords-mo-tor
Pronunciation
/ˈɪnːənˌbɔɾdsˌmuːtɔɾ/
Stress
10001
Morphemes
innen- + bords- + motor
The word 'innenbordsmotor' is a Norwegian compound noun meaning 'inboard motor'. It is divided into five syllables: in-nen-bords-mo-tor, with stress on the second syllable. The syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and favoring open syllables, typical of Norwegian phonology. The word is morphologically composed of a prefix 'innen-', a root 'bords-', and a suffix/root 'motor'.
Definitions
- 1
An engine located inside a vessel (boat, ship, etc.)
Inboard motor
“Båten har en kraftig innenbordsmotor.”
“Det er viktig å vedlikeholde innenbordsmotoren regelmessig.”
ant:utenbordsmotor
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('nen'). Norwegian compounds typically stress the first syllable of the root word.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, onset 'in'. nen — Open syllable, onset 'n', vowel 'en'. bords — Closed syllable, onset 'bords', coda 's'. mo — Open syllable, onset 'm', vowel 'o'. tor — Closed syllable, onset 't', coda 'or'
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Maximize Onsets
Each syllable attempts to have the largest possible onset (initial consonant cluster).
Open Syllable Preference
Norwegian favors open syllables (ending in a vowel).
- The compound nature of the word influences stress placement.
- The 'rd' cluster is a common feature of Norwegian phonology.
- Double consonants are common and do not affect syllable division.
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