ørespyttkjertel
Syllables
ø-re-spytt-kjer-tel
Pronunciation
/ˈøːrəˌspɪtːkjerːtəl/
Stress
0010
Morphemes
øre + spytt + kjertel
The word 'ørespyttkjertel' (parotid gland) is divided into four syllables (ø-re-spytt-kjer-tel) with stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows Nynorsk rules, prioritizing onset maximization and vowel-centric structure, and reflects its morphemic composition.
Definitions
- 1
The parotid gland, a major salivary gland located near the ear.
Parotid gland
“Betennelse i ørespyttkjertelen kan være smertefull.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('kjer').
Syllables
ø-re — Open syllable, initial vowel, onset maximization applied.. spytt — Closed syllable, geminate consonant.. kjer — Closed syllable, geminate consonant.. tel — Open syllable, CV structure.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonants are assigned to the onset of a syllable whenever possible.
Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Geminate Consonant Handling
Geminate consonants are treated as a single unit within a syllable.
- The word's length and complex consonant clusters require careful application of onset maximization.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel qualities.
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