strømlinjeformet
Syllables
strøm-lin-je-for-met
Pronunciation
/strøːmlɪnʲjəˈfɔrmət/
Stress
00101
Morphemes
strøm, linje, form + et
strømlinjeformet is a compound adjective/noun meaning 'streamlined'. It's divided into five syllables (strøm-lin-je-for-met) with primary stress on 'je'. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel peak, and the word is built from roots of various origins.
Definitions
- 1
Having a smooth, sleek form designed to reduce drag.
Streamlined
“En strømlinjeformet design.”
- 1
The process or result of making something streamlined.
Streamlining
“Strømlinjeforming av flykroppen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('je'). Slight secondary stress on the first syllable ('strøm').
Syllables
strøm — Open syllable, onset cluster 'str', vowel 'øː'. lin — Open syllable, onset 'l', vowel 'ɪ'. je — Open syllable, onset 'j', vowel 'ə'. for — Open syllable, onset 'f', vowel 'ɔr'. met — Closed syllable, onset 'm', vowel 'ə', coda 't'
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllables generally follow a sonority hierarchy.
- The word is a relatively recent borrowing and compounding, so its pronunciation and syllabification are fairly standardized. Regional variations are minimal.
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