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minimumstemperatur

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7 syllables
18 characters
Norwegian
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7syllables

minimumstemperatur

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

mi-ni-mum-stem-pe-ra-tur

Pronunciation

/mɪˈnɪmʊmˌstɛmːpəˈraːtʊr/

Stress

0100010

Morphemes

minimum + stemperatur

The word 'minimumstemperatur' is a compound noun divided into seven syllables: mi-ni-mum-stem-pe-ra-tur. Stress falls on the second syllable. It's composed of the Latin prefix 'minimum' and the German/Latin root 'stemperatur'. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules prioritizing maximizing onsets and vowel-final syllables.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    The lowest temperature.

    Minimum temperature

    “I dag er minimumstemperaturen -5 grader.”

    “Minimumstemperaturen om natten kan være farlig.”

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ni'). Secondary stress is possible on 'ra', but is often reduced.

Syllables

7
mi/mɪ/
ni/nɪ/
mum/mʊm/
stem/stɛm/
pe/pə/
ra/raː/
tur/tʊr/

mi — Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel-final.. ni — Open syllable, vowel-final.. mum — Closed syllable, consonant-final, geminate consonant.. stem — Closed syllable, consonant-final, consonant cluster onset.. pe — Open syllable, vowel-final.. ra — Open syllable, vowel-final, long vowel.. tur — Closed syllable, consonant-final.

Maximize Onset

Norwegian syllable division prioritizes creating syllables with consonant clusters in the onset (beginning) whenever possible.

Vowel-Final Syllables

Syllables generally end in vowels unless a consonant cluster prevents it.

  • Geminate consonants (e.g., 'mm' in 'mum') affect syllable weight.
  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not alter the core syllabification.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/8/2025
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