kreftundersøkelse
Syllables
kreft-un-der-søk-el-se
Pronunciation
/ˈkræftˌʊnːdəˌsøːkˌɛl.sə/
Stress
010001
Morphemes
under + kreft/søk + else
The word 'kreftundersøkelse' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: kreft-un-der-søk-el-se. Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('un'). The morphemes originate from Old Norse, and the syllable division follows standard Nynorsk phonological rules prioritizing vowel sounds and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Examination for cancer
Cancer examination
“Han skal gjennomgå en kreftundersøkelse.”
“Kreftundersøkelse er viktig for tidlig oppdagelse.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('un'). The final syllable ('se') receives a slight secondary stress.
Syllables
kreft — Open syllable, onset 'kr', rime 'æft'. No stress.. un — Closed syllable, onset 'u', rime 'n'. Primary stress.. der — Open syllable, onset 'd', rime 'er'. Unstressed.. søk — Open syllable, onset 's', rime 'øːk'. Unstressed.. el — Open syllable, onset 'el', rime ''. Unstressed.. se — Open syllable, onset 's', rime 'ə'. Slightly stressed.
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Vowel Peak Rule
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained unless overly complex.
Onset-Rime Rule
Syllables are divided into onset and rime.
- Compound word requiring consideration of morpheme boundaries.
- No significant regional variations affecting syllable division.
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