øyrespyttkjertel
Syllables
øy-re-spytt-kjer-tel
Pronunciation
/ˈøyːrəˌspɪtːkjerːtəl/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
øyre + spytt + kjertel
The word 'øyrespyttkjertel' is divided into five syllables: 'øy-re-spytt-kjer-tel'. The primary stress falls on 'spytt'. It's a compound noun composed of 'øyre' (ear), 'spytt' (saliva), and 'kjertel' (gland). Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel sequencing principles.
Definitions
- 1
The parotid gland, a major salivary gland located near the ear.
Parotid gland
“Betennelse i ørespyttkjertelen kan være smertefull.”
“Legen undersøkte ørespyttkjertelen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('spytt'). This is typical for Nynorsk nouns.
Syllables
øy — Open syllable, containing a diphthong. Unstressed.. re — Open syllable, containing a vowel. Unstressed.. spytt — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a geminated consonant. Primary stressed syllable.. kjer — Open syllable, containing a vowel. Unstressed.. tel — Open syllable, containing a vowel. Unstressed.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters like 'sp', 'kj', and 'kr' are kept together as onsets.
Vowel Sequencing
Each vowel sound generally forms the nucleus of a separate syllable.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables are structured to follow the sonority sequencing principle, with sounds becoming more sonorous towards the nucleus.
- The 'kj' cluster is treated as a single onset.
- Geminated consonants ('tt', 'rr') lengthen the consonant sound.
- Regional variations in vowel quality and stress are possible, but the core syllable division remains consistent.
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