ernæringsfysiolog
Syllables
er-næ-rings-fys-i-o-log
Pronunciation
/ɛrnæˈriŋsfʏsɪˈɔlɔɡ/
Stress
0010011
Morphemes
ernæring + -fysiolog
The word 'ernæringsfysiolog' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into seven syllables: er-næ-rings-fys-i-o-log. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('log'). The syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants, typical of Nynorsk phonology. It's composed of 'ernæring' (nutrition) and 'fysiolog' (physiologist).
Definitions
- 1
A person specializing in the study of nutrition and its effects on the body.
Nutrition physiologist
“Han er ein dyktig ernæringsfysiolog.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('log'). The stress pattern is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns of this length.
Syllables
er — Open syllable, initial consonant.. næ — Open syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant.. rings — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the end.. fys — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. i — Open syllable, short vowel.. o — Open syllable, vowel.. log — Closed syllable, final consonant.
Word Parts
Maximize Onset Principle
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., 'fys').
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary (e.g., 'rings').
Vowel-centric Syllabification
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
- The 'rn' cluster is common and doesn't pose a division issue.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist but won't alter the syllable division significantly.
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