likestrømsmotor
Syllables
like-strøms-mo-tor
Pronunciation
/ˈliːkəstrøːmsmoːtoːr/
Stress
1000
Morphemes
like + strøm + motor
The Norwegian word 'likestrømsmotor' (direct current motor) is divided into four syllables: like-strøms-mo-tor. Stress falls on the first syllable. It's a compound noun formed from 'like' (equal), 'strøm' (current), and 'motor'. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel nucleus rules.
Definitions
- 1
A motor that operates on direct current.
Direct current motor
“Han reparerte likestrømsmotoren.”
“Likestrømsmotorer brukes i mange elektroniske apparater.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('like-'), typical for Norwegian nouns and compound words.
Syllables
like — Open syllable, stressed, contains a long vowel.. strøms — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster 'str' and a long vowel.. mo — Open syllable, contains a long vowel.. tor — Closed syllable, contains a long vowel.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian favors maximizing consonant clusters in the onset of a syllable (e.g., 'str' in 'strøms').
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are often syllabified based on the individual morphemes.
- The linking 's' doesn't form a syllable on its own.
- Regional variations might affect vowel length but not syllable division.
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