kompensasjonspendel
Syllables
kom-pen-sas-jon-spend-el
Pronunciation
/kɔmˈpɛnsɑʃɔnˌspɛndəl/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
kompen + spendel + sasjon
The word 'kompensasjonspendel' is a compound noun with six syllables, stressed on the second syllable ('pen'). It's syllabified based on onset maximization and vowel centering principles, with a morphemic structure derived from Latin roots. It refers to a specific type of pendulum used in clocks.
Definitions
- 1
A compensation pendulum; a device used in certain types of mechanical clocks or other instruments to regulate movement through a swinging mechanism that compensates for temperature changes.
Compensation pendulum
“Klokken brukte en kompensasjonspendel for å opprettholde nøyaktigheten.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('pen'). Norwegian stress generally falls on the first syllable of the root or the penultimate syllable if the root is short.
Syllables
kom — Open syllable, initial syllable.. pen — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. sas — Open syllable.. jon — Closed syllable.. spend — Closed syllable.. el — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to maximize the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Centering
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified as if they were separate words joined together.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist.
- The word is a relatively uncommon technical term, so pronunciation might vary slightly among speakers.
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