vekslingsautomat
Syllables
vek-slings-au-to-mat
Pronunciation
/ˈvɛkslɪŋsˌɑʊtomat/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
vekslings + automat
The word 'vekslingsautomat' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: vek-slings-au-to-mat. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('mat'). The word consists of the morphemes 'vekslings-' (exchange) and 'automat' (machine). Syllable division follows Norwegian rules prioritizing onsets and vowel nuclei.
Definitions
- 1
A machine that automatically exchanges one thing for another, typically money for goods or services.
Exchange machine, vending machine
“Jeg kjøpte en sjokolade fra vekslingsautomaten.”
“Vekslingsautomaten aksepterer kun mynter.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('mat'). Norwegian generally follows a penultimate stress pattern.
Syllables
vek — Open syllable, short vowel, onset consonant.. slings — Closed syllable, short vowel, consonant cluster.. au — Diphthong forming a syllable.. to — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. mat — Closed syllable, short vowel, final consonant. Stressed syllable.
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Maximize Onsets
Norwegian syllable division prioritizes creating syllables with consonant onsets whenever possible.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Diphthong Syllables
Diphthongs generally form their own syllable.
- The 'ks' cluster in 'vekslings' is a common occurrence and doesn't pose a syllabification challenge.
- The diphthong 'au' is standard in Norwegian.
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