skolemestermine
Syllables
sko-le-mes-ter-mi-ne
Pronunciation
/ˈskɔːləˌmɛstərˌtɛrmɪnə/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
skolemester + -termine
The word 'skolemestermine' is a compound noun with a historical meaning. It is divided into six syllables, with stress on the third syllable ('mes'). The word's structure reflects Norwegian syllable division rules, prioritizing onsets and vowel peaks. The suffix '-termine' is of foreign origin and contributes to the word's complexity.
Definitions
- 1
A former school principal or headmaster (historical title).
School principal, headmaster (historical)
“Den gamle skolemestermine fortalte historier fra gamle dager.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('mes'), following the general Norwegian penultimate stress rule, though influenced by the compound structure.
Syllables
sko — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. le — Open syllable, vowel sound.. mes — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. ter — Closed syllable.. mi — Open syllable.. ne — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables tend to follow a sonority hierarchy.
- The '-termine' suffix is relatively uncommon in Norwegian.
- The word is archaic and rarely used in modern Norwegian.
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