keramikkgjenstand
Syllables
ke-ra-mikk-gjen-stand
Pronunciation
/kɛrɑˈmɪkːɡjɛnˌstɑn/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
gjen + keramikk/stand + d
The word 'keramikkgjenstand' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: ke-ra-mikk-gjen-stand. Stress falls on 'mikk'. The division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements. It's composed of a Greek-derived root ('keramikk'), an Old Norse prefix ('gjen'), a root ('stand'), and a definite article suffix ('d').
Definitions
- 1
An object made of ceramic.
Ceramic object
“Hun samlet på gamle keramikkgenstander.”
“Museet viste en utstilling av keramikkgenstander fra middelalderen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('mikk'). Norwegian typically stresses the first syllable of a compound, but longer compounds can shift stress.
Syllables
ke — Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel is short.. ra — Open syllable, vowel is long.. mikk — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, long vowel, geminate consonant.. gjen — Open syllable, vowel is short.. stand — Closed syllable, vowel is long.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonants are included in the onset of the syllable whenever possible.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Avoid Syllable-Final Consonant Clusters
Syllable division attempts to avoid ending syllables with consonant clusters.
- The double 'k' in 'keramikk' does not affect syllabification.
- Regional variations in 'r' pronunciation may exist but do not alter syllable division.
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