mottagerapparat
Syllables
mot-ta-ge-rap-pa-rat
Pronunciation
/mɔtːaɡəˈɾapːɑˌɾɑt/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
mottager + apparat
The Norwegian word 'mottagerapparat' is a compound noun meaning 'receiver apparatus'. It is divided into six syllables: mot-ta-ge-rap-pa-rat, with primary stress on 'rap'. The word is morphologically composed of a French-derived root 'mottager' and a Latin-derived suffix 'apparat'. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel nucleus rules.
Definitions
- 1
A device for receiving signals, typically radio or television signals.
Receiver apparatus, receiver
“Han reparerte mottagerapparatet.”
“Det gamle mottagerapparatet var ødelagt.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'rap' syllable (fourth syllable). Norwegian generally stresses the penultimate syllable, but compound words can deviate.
Syllables
mot — Open syllable, initial consonant, stressed (weakly).. ta — Open syllable, initial consonant, unstressed.. ge — Open syllable, initial consonant, unstressed.. rap — Closed syllable, initial consonant, primary stress.. pa — Open syllable, initial consonant, unstressed.. rat — Closed syllable, initial consonant, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Syllables attempt to maximize their onsets (initial consonant sounds), leading to divisions like 'rap' being a separate syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus, guiding the division around vowel sounds.
- The pronunciation of 'r' can vary between a trill [r] and an approximant [ɾ] depending on dialect.
- Double consonants ('tt', 'pp') contribute to syllable weight but don't necessarily create separate syllables.
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