meterbølgesender
Syllables
me-ter-bøl-ge-sen-der
Pronunciation
/ˈmæːtərˌbøːlɡəˌsɛndər/
Stress
100000
Morphemes
meter + bølge + sender
The Norwegian word 'meterbølgesender' is a compound noun meaning 'meter wave transmitter'. It is divided into six syllables: me-ter-bøl-ge-sen-der, with primary stress on the first syllable. The syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel peak, and the word's morphemes are derived from English and native Norwegian roots.
Definitions
- 1
A device that transmits waves measured in meters.
Meter wave transmitter
“En meterbølgesender ble brukt til å sende signalet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('me-'). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
me — Open syllable, stressed, containing a long vowel.. ter — Closed syllable, unstressed, containing a schwa-like vowel.. bøl — Open syllable, unstressed, containing a long vowel.. ge — Open syllable, unstressed, containing a schwa-like vowel.. sen — Closed syllable, unstressed, containing a short vowel.. der — Closed syllable, unstressed, containing a schwa-like vowel.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllable structure generally follows a sonority hierarchy.
- The compound nature of the word requires consideration of morpheme boundaries, but syllable division is primarily phonotactic.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not significantly alter syllable division.
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