elektrokardiografi
Syllables
e-lek-tro-kar-di-o-gra-fi
Pronunciation
/ˈelɛktɾɔˌkɑɾdɪoˈɡɾɑːfi/
Stress
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Morphemes
elektro- + kardio- + -grafi
The word 'elektrokardiografi' is divided into eight syllables based on Nynorsk phonological rules, prioritizing onset maximization and vowel breaks. It's a noun composed of Greek-derived morphemes, with primary stress on the antepenultimate syllable. Syllabification remains consistent regardless of grammatical context.
Definitions
- 1
A graphical recording of the electrical activity of the heart.
Electrocardiogram
“Legen bestilte eit elektrokardiografi.”
“Resultatet av elektrokardiografien var normalt.”
syn:EKG
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('gra'). Secondary stress is less pronounced on 'lek' and 'kar'.
Syllables
e-lek-tro — Open syllable, initial stress. Contains a consonant cluster /ktr/.. kar-di-o — Open syllables. /dɪo/ is a diphthong-like sequence.. gra-fi — Open syllable, primary stress. Contains a long vowel /ɑː/.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Nynorsk favors maximizing consonant clusters in the onset of a syllable, as seen in 'elektro' and 'kardi'.
Vowel Break
Each vowel nucleus generally forms the core of a syllable, leading to divisions like 'kar-di-o'.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables tend to follow a sonority hierarchy, with vowels being more sonorous than consonants.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may affect vowel qualities and consonant cluster realizations.
- The /ktr/ cluster is a common occurrence in loanwords and doesn't pose a significant challenge to syllabification.
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