kriminaltekniker
Syllables
kri-mi-nal-tek-ni-ker
Pronunciation
/kriˈmɪnaːlˌtɛkniːkər/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
kriminal + teknik + -er
The Norwegian word 'kriminaltekniker' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: kri-mi-nal-tek-ni-ker. Stress falls on the second syllable. The word is composed of the prefix 'kriminal-', the root 'teknik-', and the suffix '-er'. Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
A person skilled in applying scientific methods and techniques to investigate crimes.
Criminal technician
“Kriminalteknikeren samlet inn bevis på åstedet.”
“Hun er en dyktig kriminaltekniker.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('mi'). Norwegian generally stresses the penult (second-to-last syllable) in words of this length.
Syllables
kri — Closed syllable, onset cluster 'kr', stressed.. mi — Closed syllable, vowel 'i'. nal — Closed syllable, vowel 'a'. tek — Closed syllable, onset 't'. ni — Closed syllable, vowel 'i'. ker — Closed syllable, vowel 'e'
Word Parts
kriminal
Derived from Danish/Norwegian 'kriminal', ultimately from Latin 'crimen' (crime). Specifies the type of technician.
teknik
From Danish/Norwegian 'teknik', ultimately from Greek 'tekhnē' (art, skill). Core meaning of the word.
-er
Agentive suffix denoting a person who performs the action or has the skill.
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless they form part of a permissible consonant cluster.
- The 'kri-' cluster could potentially be divided as 'k-ri-', but 'kri-' is more common.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the precise realization of vowel sounds, but not the syllable division.
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