deoksyribonukleinsyre
Syllables
de-ok-sy-ri-bo-nu-kle-in-sy-re
Pronunciation
/deːɔksyɾiboˌnukleˈiːnsyːrə/
Stress
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Morphemes
de- + oksyribonuklei- + -syre
The word 'deoksyribonukleinsyre' is a complex noun divided into ten syllables based on maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's a compound word with Greek and Latin roots, referring to deoxyribonucleic acid.
Definitions
- 1
The substance present in living cells, responsible for carrying genetic information.
Deoxyribonucleic acid
“Deoksyribonukleinsyre er byggesteinen i alt liv.”
syn:DNA
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('kle'). The stress is relatively strong, typical for Nynorsk.
Syllables
de — Open syllable, stressed (weakly).. ok — Closed syllable, part of a larger cluster.. sy — Open syllable, part of a larger cluster.. ri — Open syllable.. bo — Open syllable.. nu — Open syllable.. kle — Closed syllable, primary stress.. in — Closed syllable.. sy — Closed syllable.. re — Open syllable.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of syllables whenever possible (e.g., 'de-ok', 'nu-kle').
Vowel Sequences
Each vowel generally forms a separate syllable (e.g., 'ri-bo', 'nu-kle').
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables are structured to follow the sonority sequencing principle, with sounds becoming more sonorous towards the nucleus (vowel).
- The long vowel sequences require careful consideration to ensure accurate syllabification.
- The word is a relatively recent loanword, so pronunciation is fairly standardized.
- Regional variations in vowel quality are possible but minimal.
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