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computertomografi

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7 syllables
17 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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7syllables

computertomografi

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

com-pu-ter-to-mo-gra-fi

Pronunciation

/kɔmˌpʉtərtoˈmɔɡraːfi/

Stress

0010000

Morphemes

computer + tomografi

The word 'computertomografi' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into seven syllables: com-pu-ter-to-mo-gra-fi. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ter'). The word is composed of the English prefix 'computer' and the Greek root 'tomografi'. Syllable division follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A medical imaging technique that uses X-rays to create detailed cross-sectional images of the body.

    Computed Tomography

    “Legen bestilte ei computertomografi for å undersøke lungene.”

    “Computertomografi er eit viktig verktøy i diagnostiseringa av kreft.”

    syn:CT scan

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ter'). Nynorsk stress is relatively weak, but this syllable receives slightly more emphasis.

Syllables

7
com/kɔm/
pu/pʉ/
ter/tər/
to/to/
mo/mɔ/
gra/ɡraː/
fi/fi/

com — Open syllable, onset consonant /k/, vowel /ɔ/. Relatively unstressed.. pu — Open syllable, onset consonant /p/, vowel /ʉ/. Relatively unstressed.. ter — Closed syllable, onset consonant /t/, vowel /ə/, coda consonant /r/. Primary stress.. to — Open syllable, onset consonant /t/, vowel /o/. Relatively unstressed.. mo — Open syllable, onset consonant /m/, vowel /ɔ/. Relatively unstressed.. gra — Open syllable, onset consonant /ɡ/, vowel /raː/. Relatively unstressed.. fi — Open syllable, onset consonant /f/, vowel /i/. Relatively unstressed.

Word Parts

pre

computer

English origin, from Latin 'computare' (to compute). Indicates the use of a computer.

root

tomografi

Greek origin (*tomos* 'slice' + *graphia* 'writing/recording'). Denotes the process of creating cross-sectional images.

Similar Words

fo­to­GRA­fira­di­o­GRA­fibi­o­GRA­fi

Maximize Onsets

Consonant clusters are preferred at the beginning of syllables (e.g., 'com', 'ter').

Vowel Sequences

Each vowel generally forms a separate syllable (e.g., 'to-mo').

Sonority Sequencing

Syllable structure follows the sonority hierarchy, with more sonorous sounds (vowels) forming the nucleus.

  • The 'rt' cluster is permissible as an onset in Nynorsk.
  • Vowel pronunciation may vary regionally (e.g., /ø/ vs. /u/).
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/8/2025

Nearby Words

17 words
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