kvadratsentimeter
Syllables
kva-drat-sen-ti-me-ter
Pronunciation
/kvɑˈdrɑːtˌsɛntɪˌmeːtər/
Stress
010011
Morphemes
centi- + kvadrat/meter
The word 'kvadratcentimeter' is a compound noun divided into six syllables (kva-drat-sen-ti-me-ter) with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel-consonant division. The word is morphologically complex, derived from Latin and Greek roots.
Definitions
- 1
A unit of area equal to one hundredth of a square meter.
square centimeter
“Arealet av bordet er 50 kvadratcentimeter.”
“Papiret måler 21 x 29,7 kvadratcentimeter.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'me' syllable (penultimate syllable).
Syllables
kva — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster.. drat — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster 'dr'. sen — Open syllable, primary stress.. ti — Open syllable.. me — Open syllable, primary stress.. ter — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are maintained in the onset as long as pronounceability allows.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after vowels.
- The 'dr' cluster is a potential edge case, but is generally maintained in standard pronunciation.
- Regional dialects may exhibit slight vowel variations.
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