høyrselssvekking
Syllables
høyr-sels-svek-king
Pronunciation
/ˈhøʏrˌsɛlsˌveːkːɪŋ/
Stress
1000
Morphemes
høyrsel, vekking + s-, -ing
The word 'høyrselssvekking' is divided into four syllables: høyr-sels-svek-king. It's a compound noun formed from Germanic roots, with primary stress on the first syllable. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel-centric principles, respecting the word's morphemic structure.
Definitions
- 1
Hearing impairment, hearing loss.
Hearing impairment
“Han har en alvorlig høyrselssvekking.”
“Høyrselssvekking kan føre til isolasjon.”
ant:god hørsel
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the first syllable, 'høyr-'. The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
høyr — Open syllable, stressed, containing a rounded front vowel.. sels — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel.. svek — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. king — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Prioritizes creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning, such as 'høyr-' and 'svek-'
Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Each syllable contains a vowel sound, ensuring a clear vowel nucleus.
Compound Word Syllabification
Divides compound words based on the constituent morphemes, reflecting the word's internal structure.
- The geminate 'kk' in 'vekking' is phonemically significant and must be maintained.
- Regional variations in Nynorsk pronunciation might affect vowel quality, but the syllable division remains consistent.
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