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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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