maksimumsgrense
Syllables
maks-i-mum-s-gren-se
Pronunciation
/maksiˈmʊmsɡrɛnːsə/
Stress
100010
Morphemes
maksimums- + -grense
The Norwegian word 'maksimumsgrense' is divided into six syllables: maks-i-mum-s-gren-se. Stress falls on the first syllable. The word is a compound noun formed from a Latin-derived prefix ('maksimums-') and an Old Norse root ('-grense'). Syllable division follows Norwegian rules favoring open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The highest allowable limit; the upper bound.
Maximum limit
“Det er en maksimumsgrense for hvor mye du kan låne.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('maks'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of a word, especially in compounds.
Syllables
maks — Open syllable (CV), initial syllable, stressed.. i — Open syllable (V), vowel alone.. mum — Closed syllable (CVC).. s — Open syllable (C), single consonant.. gren — Open syllable (CVC).. se — Open syllable (CV), final syllable.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Norwegian favors creating open syllables (CV) whenever possible.
Vowel as Syllable
Single vowels form their own syllable.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless exceptionally complex.
- The 'ks' cluster in 'maks' is a common occurrence and doesn't affect syllable division.
- The geminate 's' in 'grense' is phonemically significant but doesn't alter syllable division.
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