desoksyribonukleinsyre
Syllables
de-so-ksy-ri-bo-nu-kle-in-sy-re
Pronunciation
/deːsɔksyɾiːboˌnukleˈiːnsyːrə/
Stress
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Morphemes
desoksy- + ribo-nukleo- + -syre
The word 'desoksyribonukleinsyre' is a complex noun divided into ten syllables based on maximizing onsets and separating vowel sequences. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's a compound word with Greek and Latin roots, referring to deoxyribonucleic acid.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('kle'). Nynorsk stress is relatively weak and predictable.
Syllables
de — Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel is long.. so — Open syllable, vowel is rounded.. ksy — Closed syllable, complex onset cluster. Allowed in Nynorsk due to loanword status.. ri — Open syllable, vowel is long.. bo — Open syllable, vowel is long.. nu — Open syllable, vowel is long.. kle — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, vowel is long.. in — Closed syllable, vowel is long.. sy — Closed syllable, vowel is long, final syllable.. re — Open syllable, reduced vowel.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable whenever possible.
Vowel Sequences
Vowel sequences are typically broken into separate syllables.
Syllable Weight
Nynorsk allows for syllables with varying weights (open vs. closed, long vs. short vowels).
- The word is a loanword, allowing for more complex consonant clusters than typically found in native Nynorsk words.
- The long vowels contribute to the overall length and rhythm of the word.
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