telefaksapparat
Syllables
te-le-faks-ap-pa-rat
Pronunciation
/tɛləˈfaksˌapːɑrat/
Stress
001010
Morphemes
tele- + faks- + -apparat
The word 'telefaksapparat' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: te-le-faks-ap-pa-rat. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('pa'). The word is composed of a Greek prefix ('tele-'), a Latin root ('faks-'), and a French/German suffix ('-apparat'). Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing open syllables and avoiding unnecessary consonant cluster breaks.
Definitions
- 1
A machine used to transmit and receive documents over telephone lines.
Fax machine
“Jeg sendte dokumentet med telefaksapparatet.”
“Telefaksapparatet er gammelt og trenger å bli reparert.”
syn:faksimilemaskin
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'pa' syllable (penultimate syllable). The 'faks' syllable also receives some stress, but is secondary to 'pa'.
Syllables
te — Open syllable, unstressed.. le — Open syllable, unstressed.. faks — Closed syllable, stressed.. ap — Open syllable, unstressed, long vowel due to following consonant cluster.. pa — Open syllable, stressed.. rat — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Open Syllable Preference
Norwegian favors creating open syllables (ending in a vowel) whenever possible. This is applied throughout the word.
Consonant Cluster Avoidance
Breaking up consonant clusters is avoided unless they are complex or unpronounceable.
Compound Word Stress
In compound words, stress typically falls on the first element or the penultimate syllable, depending on length.
- The 'ks' cluster in 'faks' is a common occurrence and doesn't typically lead to syllable division within the cluster.
- The double 'p' in 'apparat' influences the vowel length of the preceding syllable.
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