seksagesimalsystem
Syllables
sek-sa-ge-si-mal-sys-tem
Pronunciation
/sɛksɑɡesimɑlˈsʏstɛm/
Stress
0010001
Morphemes
seks + agesim + system
The Norwegian word 'seksagesimalsystem' is a compound noun of Latin and Greek origin, meaning 'sexagesimal system'. It is divided into seven syllables: sek-sa-ge-si-mal-sys-tem, with primary stress on the antepenultimate syllable ('si'). Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel break.
Definitions
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A numeral system with a base of 60.
Sexagesimal system
“Babylonerne brukte et seksagesimalsystem.”
“Sekund og minutt er basert på seksagesimalsystemet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('si').
Syllables
sek — Open syllable, initial syllable, stressed.. sa — Open syllable, follows a consonant cluster.. ge — Open syllable, follows a consonant.. si — Open syllable, stressed.. mal — Closed syllable, contains a vowel and a consonant.. sys — Closed syllable, contains a vowel and a consonant.. tem — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Break
Each vowel nucleus generally forms the core of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Complex consonant clusters are broken down based on sonority.
- The word is a loanword, and pronunciation may vary slightly.
- Consonant clusters are relatively common in Norwegian and follow established patterns.
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