paternosterverk
Syllables
pa-ter-nos-ter-verk
Pronunciation
/paˈtɛːrnɔstɛrværk/
Stress
01010
Morphemes
pater- + noster- + -verk
The Norwegian word 'paternosterverk' is divided into five syllables: pa-ter-nos-ter-verk. Stress falls on 'ter'. It's a compound noun derived from Latin roots, meaning 'paternoster lift'. Syllabification follows the onset-rime principle, maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable has a vowel nucleus.
Definitions
- 1
A paternoster lift; a continuous loop passenger lift.
Paternoster lift
“De gamle paternosterverkene er sjeldne i dag.”
“Han husket å reise med paternosterverk som barn.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ter').
Syllables
pa — Open syllable, simple vowel-consonant structure.. ter — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. nos — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ter — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. verk — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Principle
Syllables are structured around an onset and a rime.
Maximizing Onsets
Consonants are assigned to onsets whenever possible.
Vowel Nucleus
Every syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
- The compound nature of the word requires consideration of morpheme boundaries.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist, but do not affect syllable division.
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