krysseksaminere
Syllables
krys-seks-a-mi-ne-re
Pronunciation
/kɾʏ́s.sɛk.sɑ.miˈneː.rə/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
krysse- + eksamin- + -ere
The word 'krysseksaminere' is a compound verb divided into six syllables: krys-seks-a-mi-ne-re. Stress falls on the 'eks-' syllable. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants, with consideration for permissible consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
to cross-examine
to cross-examine
“Vitnet ble krysseksaminert av advokaten.”
“Jeg vil krysseksaminere deg om dine påstander.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('eks-'). Norwegian typically stresses the first syllable of the root in compound verbs.
Syllables
krys — Closed syllable, onset cluster.. seks — Closed syllable, onset cluster.. a — Open syllable.. mi — Open syllable.. ne — Open syllable, long vowel.. re — Open syllable.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onset
Consonant clusters are maintained in the onset as long as they are permissible in Norwegian phonotactics.
Open vs. Closed Syllables
Syllables are divided to create open syllables (ending in a vowel) whenever possible, while respecting permissible consonant clusters.
- The 'r' sound is often a flap [ɾ] in Norwegian.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter syllable division.
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