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lommekalkulator

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

6 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian
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6syllables

lommekalkulator

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

lom-me-kal-ku-la-tor

Pronunciation

/ˈlɔmːəˌkalkʊˌlɑːtɔr/

Stress

001001

Morphemes

lomme- + kalku- + -lator

The Norwegian word 'lommekalkulator' (pocket calculator) is syllabified as lom-me-kal-ku-la-tor, with stress on the penultimate syllable. It's a compound noun formed from 'lomme-' (pocket), 'kalku-' (calculate), and '-lator' (agent suffix). Syllable division follows onset-rime principles and respects morpheme boundaries.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A small, portable calculating device.

    Pocket calculator

    “Jeg trenger en ny lommekalkulator.”

    “Hun brukte lommekalkulatoren til å løse oppgaven.”

    syn:regnemaskinminikalkulator

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('la' in 'kal-ku-la-tor'). Norwegian generally stresses the second-to-last syllable in words of this length.

Syllables

6
lom/lɔm/
me/mə/
kal/kalkʊ/
ku/kʊ/
la/lɑː/
tor/tɔr/

lom — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. me — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. kal — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant structure.. ku — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. la — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. tor — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant structure.

Word Parts

pre

lomme-

Old Norse origin, meaning 'pocket'. Specifies portability.

root

kalku-

Latin origin ('calculus'), meaning 'small stone for counting'. Core function of calculation.

suf

-lator

French origin ('-ateur'), agent suffix. Forms a noun denoting an instrument.

Similar Words

da­ta­ma­skinte­le­fon­num­merbok­han­del

Onset-Rime Division

Norwegian syllables are divided into an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel nucleus and any following consonants).

Vowel as Nucleus

Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.

Compound Word Syllabification

Syllable boundaries often align with morpheme boundaries in compound words.

  • The compound nature of the word is the primary consideration. Syllabification reflects the individual morphemes.
  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation exist but do not significantly alter syllable division.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/13/2025

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