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maksimalretardasjon

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

7 syllables
19 characters
Norwegian
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7syllables

maksimalretardasjon

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

maks-i-mal-re-tar-da-sjon

Pronunciation

/mɑksɪˈmɑːl.rɛtɑrˌdɑːʃɔn/

Stress

0100101

Morphemes

maksimal + retardasjon

The word 'maksimalretardasjon' is divided into seven syllables: maks-i-mal-re-tar-da-sjon. It's a compound noun with a Latin-derived prefix and root. Primary stress falls on the second syllable. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel sequencing.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    The greatest possible slowing down or delay.

    Maximum retardation

    “Forskerne studerte maksimalretardasjon i bremsesystemet.”

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('mal'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but prefixation and compound words can shift the stress.

Syllables

7
maks/mɑks/
i/ɪ/
mal/mɑːl/
re/rɛ/
tar/tɑr/
da/dɑ/
sjon/ʃɔn/

maks — Closed syllable, onset cluster 'mks', stressed.. i — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. mal — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus /ɑː/.. re — Open syllable, onset 'r'.. tar — Closed syllable, onset 't'.. da — Open syllable, onset 'd'.. sjon — Closed syllable, onset cluster 'ʃ'.

Onset Maximization

Norwegian favors placing as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.

Vowel Sequencing

Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a separate syllable.

Stress-Timing

Stress influences syllable prominence and can affect perceived syllable boundaries.

  • The word's length and complexity make it a less common example.
  • Regional variations in pronunciation might exist, but the core syllabification principles remain consistent.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/7/2025
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