naturvitenskapsmann
Syllables
na-tur-vi-ten-skaps-mann
Pronunciation
/naˈtʉːrˌvɪtənˈskɑpsman/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
natur, vitenskap, mann
The word 'naturvitenskapsmann' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: na-tur-vi-ten-skaps-mann. Primary stress falls on the second syllable. Syllable division follows the vowel-consonant rule, maintaining consonant clusters where appropriate. The word's morphemes derive from Latin and Germanic roots.
Definitions
- 1
A person who studies natural science.
Natural scientist
“Han er en dyktig naturvitenskapsmann.”
“Naturvitenskapsmenn utfører viktig forskning.”
ant:humanist
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('tur').
Syllables
na — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. tur — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. vi — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ten — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. skaps — Closed syllable, vowel preceded by consonant cluster.. mann — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Vowel-Consonant
Syllables are typically divided after each vowel sound.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they are exceptionally complex.
- The 'sk' cluster is a common initial consonant cluster and doesn't affect syllable division.
- The length of the word and its compound structure are key considerations.
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