likestrømsmaskin
Syllables
li-ke-strøms-mas-kin
Pronunciation
/ˈliːkəstrøːmsmaskiːn/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
like- + strøm- + s
The Norwegian word 'likestrømsmaskin' (DC machine) is divided into five syllables: li-ke-strøms-mas-kin. Stress falls on 'strøms'. The word is a compound noun with Old Norse and German roots. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles, with penultimate stress being typical for Norwegian words of this length.
Definitions
- 1
A machine that operates using direct current.
DC machine, direct current machine
“Han reparerte likestrømsmaskinen.”
“Likestrømsmaskinen er viktig i mange industrielle prosesser.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('strøms'), following the typical Norwegian pattern of penultimate stress in words of this length.
Syllables
li — Open syllable, containing a long vowel. Unstressed.. ke — Closed syllable, containing a schwa. Unstressed.. strøms — Closed syllable, containing a long vowel and a complex onset. Primary stressed syllable.. mas — Closed syllable. Unstressed.. kin — Closed syllable, containing a long vowel. Unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters like 'str' are kept together as onsets to maximize syllable complexity.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound, forming the syllable's nucleus.
Penultimate Stress
In Norwegian, words of this length and structure typically receive stress on the second-to-last syllable.
- The compound nature of the word requires consideration of morphemic boundaries, but syllabification is primarily phonological.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly affect syllable division.
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