intraintestinal
Syllables
in-tra-in-tes-ti-nal
Pronunciation
/ˌɪntraɪntɛstɪˈnaːl/
Stress
100001
Morphemes
intra- + intestin- + -al
The word 'intraintestinal' is divided into six syllables (in-tra-in-tes-ti-nal) following Nynorsk rules of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences. It's an adjective derived from Latin, with primary stress on the first syllable. Syllabification is consistent with similar Norwegian words.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or situated within the intestines.
Intestinal
“Den intraintestinale blødningen var alvorlig.”
ant:Extraintestinal
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('in-'). Secondary stress is minimal, but could be argued for the fifth syllable ('ti-').
Syllables
in — Open syllable, initial syllable, maximizing onset.. tra — Open syllable, vowel sequence following a consonant.. in — Open syllable, initial syllable, maximizing onset.. tes — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel.. ti — Open syllable, vowel following a consonant.. nal — Closed syllable, final syllable, consonant ending.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onset
Consonant clusters are generally included in the onset of the following syllable.
Vowel Sequence
Vowel sequences are typically divided into separate syllables.
Final Syllable
Syllables ending in consonants are considered closed syllables.
- The word is a loanword from Latin, but its syllabification follows Nynorsk rules.
- Stress placement is typical for Norwegian Nynorsk, with primary stress on the first syllable.
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