arteriosklerose
Syllables
ar-te-ri-o-skle-ro-se
Pronunciation
/ˈartɛrɪɔsklɛrɔːsə/
Stress
1000000
Morphemes
arterio- + scler- + -ose
Arteriosklerose is divided into seven syllables (ar-te-ri-o-skle-ro-se) with primary stress on the first syllable. Syllabification follows Norwegian's preference for open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters. The word is a noun derived from Latin and Greek roots, denoting the hardening of arteries.
Definitions
- 1
Hardening of the arteries, a chronic disease characterized by plaque buildup in artery walls.
Arteriosclerosis
“Han fekk diagnosen arteriosklerose.”
“Arteriosklerose kan føre til hjarteinfarkt.”
syn:Åreforkalkning
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('ar'). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
ar — Open syllable, primary stress.. te — Open syllable, unstressed.. ri — Open syllable, unstressed.. o — Open syllable, unstressed.. skle — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ro — Open syllable, unstressed.. se — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Norwegian favors open syllables (ending in a vowel) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Integrity
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a single syllable.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each vowel typically forms the nucleus of its own syllable.
- The word is a compound derived from multiple languages.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation and 'r' realization exist.
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