fordøyingssystem
Syllables
for-døy-ings-sys-tem
Pronunciation
/fɔrˈdœʏɪŋsˌsʏstɛm/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
for- + døy- + -ingssystem
The word 'fordøyingssystem' is a compound noun in Norwegian Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: for-døy-ings-sys-tem. Stress falls on the second syllable ('døy'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes. Syllabification follows rules of onset maximization and vowel separation.
Definitions
- 1
The biological system responsible for processing food.
Digestive system
“Han har problemer med fordøyingssystemet.”
“Et sunt kosthold er viktig for et velfungerende fordøyingssystem.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('døy'). This is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns where the stress falls on the first syllable of the root.
Syllables
for — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a voiced fricative.. døy — Open syllable, containing a diphthong and a voiced alveolar stop.. ings — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a nasal consonant cluster.. sys — Open syllable, containing a rounded front vowel and a voiceless alveolar fricative.. tem — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a voiced alveolar stop.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Sequence Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a separate syllable.
Compound Noun Rule
Connective 's' between noun elements doesn't necessarily create a new syllable.
Stress Rule
Stress typically falls on the first syllable of the root in compound nouns.
- The diphthong 'øy' is treated as a single unit within the syllable.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist, but the core syllabification remains consistent.
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