steiketermometer
Syllables
stei-ke-ter-mo-me-ter
Pronunciation
/ˈsteɪ̯keˌtæːrmoˌmɛːtər/
Stress
100001
Morphemes
steike + termometer
The word 'steiketermometer' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: stei-ke-ter-mo-me-ter. Stress falls on the first syllable. The division follows Norwegian rules maximizing onsets and dividing after vowels. It's composed of the root 'steike' (to fry) and the borrowed term 'termometer' (thermometer).
Definitions
- 1
A thermometer used for measuring the temperature of food while frying or roasting, especially meat.
Steak thermometer
“Jeg brukte et steiketermometer for å sikre at kyllingen var gjennomstekt.”
“Et godt steiketermometer er viktig for å få perfekt stekt biff.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('stei'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable in compound nouns.
Syllables
stei — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ke — Closed syllable, consonant followed by a vowel.. ter — Closed syllable, consonant followed by a vowel.. mo — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. me — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ter — Closed syllable, consonant followed by a vowel.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Syllable division prioritizes placing consonants at the beginning of syllables whenever possible.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after vowels followed by consonants.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter syllable division.
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