kreftfremkallende
Syllables
kreft-frem-kal-len-de
Pronunciation
/ˈkræftˌfrɛmˌkɑlːən̪de/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
kreft + frem + kallende
The word 'kreftfremkallende' is a compound adjective meaning 'cancer-causing'. It is divided into five syllables: kreft-frem-kal-len-de, with primary stress on the first syllable. The morphemes consist of the prefix 'kreft', the root 'frem', and the suffix 'kallende'. Syllabification follows Nynorsk rules of onset maximization and vowel sequencing.
Definitions
- 1
Causing cancer; carcinogenic.
Cancer-causing, carcinogenic
“Røyking er en kreftfremkallende faktor.”
“Det er viktig å unngå kreftfremkallende stoffer.”
syn:kreftutløsendeant:krefthemmende
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('kreft'). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
kreft — Open syllable, stressed. Contains a diphthong.. frem — Open syllable, unstressed. Contains a short vowel.. kal — Open syllable, unstressed. Contains a long vowel.. len — Open syllable, unstressed. Contains a short vowel.. de — Open syllable, unstressed. Contains a short vowel.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are included in the onset of the syllable whenever possible.
Vowel Sequencing
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Consonants are ordered by sonority within the syllable.
- The 'ft' cluster is a common onset and doesn't pose a syllabification challenge.
- The double 'l' in 'kallende' is standard and doesn't affect the division.
- The dental 'd' is a common allophone of /t/ before /e/.
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