likestrømsgenerator
Syllables
li-ke-strø-ms-ge-ne-ra-tor
Pronunciation
/ˈliːkestrøːmsɡənəraːtɔr/
Stress
00000010
Morphemes
like- + strøm- + generator-
The word 'likestrømsgenerator' is a compound noun divided into eight syllables: li-ke-strø-ms-ge-ne-ra-tor. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules prioritizing onsets and vowel-consonant divisions. The word consists of a prefix ('like-'), a root ('strøm-'), and another root ('generator-').
Definitions
- 1
A device that converts mechanical energy into direct current electricity.
DC generator
“Fabrikken produserer likestrømsgeneratorer for ulike formål.”
“Han reparerte likestrømsgeneratoren på båten.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-tor-'), following typical Norwegian stress patterns.
Syllables
li — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ke — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. strø — Complex onset with 'str' cluster, long vowel.. ms — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. ge — Open syllable, consonant followed by vowel.. ne — Open syllable, consonant followed by vowel.. ra — Open syllable, consonant followed by long vowel.. tor — Closed, stressed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
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Maximize Onsets
Norwegian syllable division prioritizes creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (onsets) whenever possible.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after vowels followed by consonants.
- The 'str' cluster can be challenging for non-native speakers, but doesn't affect syllabification.
- Compound nouns are common in Norwegian and follow the same syllabification rules as single words.
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