hjernehinnebetennelse
Syllables
hjer-ne-hin-ne-be-tenn-else
Pronunciation
/ˈhæːrnəˌhɪnːəˌbɛtn̩ˌɛlsə/
Stress
0010010
Morphemes
be- + hjerne-hinne-tenn- + -else
The word *hjernehinnebetennelse* (meningitis) is syllabified as hjer-ne-hin-ne-be-tenn-else, with stress on 'tenn'. It's a compound noun formed from roots relating to the brain, membranes, and inflammation, following Nynorsk's preference for open syllables.
Definitions
- 1
Inflammation of the meninges (membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord).
Meningitis
“Ho vart innlagt på sjukehuset med hjernehinnebetennelse.”
“Hjernehinnebetennelse kan vere farleg, spesielt for born.”
syn:meningitt
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable 'tenn' (tenn-else). Nynorsk typically stresses the first syllable of the root within a compound word.
Syllables
hjer — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ne — Open syllable, contains a vowel.. hin — Open syllable, contains a long consonant.. ne — Open syllable, contains a vowel.. be — Open syllable, prefix.. tenn — Closed syllable, contains a long consonant, stressed syllable.. else — Open syllable, suffix.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Nynorsk favors open syllables (CV) whenever possible, breaking up consonant clusters to achieve this.
Vowel Grouping
Vowel groups are generally treated as separate syllables unless they form a diphthong.
Compound Word Syllabification
Syllabification within compound words follows the same rules as single words, treating each morpheme as a potential syllable unit.
- Geminate consonants (*nn*) are maintained within syllables, reflecting Nynorsk phonology.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist, but the core syllable structure remains consistent.
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