maksimumstermometermometer
Syllables
maks-i-mum-ster-mo-me-ter-mo-me-ter
Pronunciation
/mɑkˈsɪmʊmstɛrmɔmɛtər/
Stress
1001001001
Morphemes
maksimum + termometer
The word 'maksimumstermometer' is a compound noun syllabified based on vowel breaks and onset maximization principles. Primary stress falls on the first syllable of the root 'ter-'. The word is morphologically composed of the Latin prefix 'maksimum' and the Greek root 'termometer'.
Definitions
- 1
A thermometer that measures the maximum temperature reached.
Maximum thermometer
“Vi brukte et maksimumstermometer for å måle temperaturen.”
“Maksimumstemperaturen ble registrert av maksimumstermometeret.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable of the root 'ter-' (syllable 7). The 'maks' and 'ster' syllables also receive some degree of prominence, but less than 'ter'.
Syllables
maks — Closed syllable, onset cluster 'mks', stressed.. i — Open syllable, vowel as nucleus.. mum — Closed syllable, onset 'm', vowel as nucleus.. ster — Closed syllable, onset cluster 'st', stressed.. mo — Open syllable, vowel as nucleus.. me — Open syllable, vowel as nucleus.. ter — Closed syllable, onset 't', stressed.. mo — Open syllable, vowel as nucleus.. me — Open syllable, vowel as nucleus.. ter — Closed syllable, onset 't'.
Word Parts
Vowel Break
Syllables are divided around vowels whenever possible.
Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to maximize consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables follow a sonority hierarchy, with sounds becoming more vowel-like towards the nucleus.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
- The 'ks' and 'mm' clusters are common and do not pose significant syllabification challenges.
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