skiftelokomotiv
Syllables
ski-fte-lo-ko-mo-tiv
Pronunciation
/ˈʃɪftəˌlɔkɔmɔˈtiːv/
Stress
010001
Morphemes
skifte + lok + otiv
The word 'skiftelokomotiv' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: ski-fte-lo-ko-mo-tiv. Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('lo'). Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements. The word is composed of a prefix ('skifte'), root ('lok'), connecting vowel ('o'), root ('motiv'), and suffix ('otiv').
Definitions
- 1
A locomotive used for shunting railway cars in a yard or terminal.
Shunting locomotive, switch engine
“Skiftelokomotivet manøvrerte vognene på sidesporet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('lo'). Norwegian compound words often stress the second element.
Syllables
ski — Open syllable, onset 'sk', nucleus 'i'. fte — Closed syllable, onset 'ft', nucleus 'e'. lo — Open syllable, onset 'l', nucleus 'o', primary stress. ko — Open syllable, onset 'k', nucleus 'o'. mo — Open syllable, onset 'm', nucleus 'o'. tiv — Closed syllable, onset 't', nucleus 'i', coda 'v'
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel nucleus.
Consonant Clusters
Norwegian allows consonant clusters in both onsets and codas.
- The 'sk' cluster is treated as a single onset.
- The connecting vowel 'o' is crucial for linking the morphemes.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in Norwegian
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.