kroppsmasseindeks
Syllables
krop-ps-mas-se-in-deks
Pronunciation
/ˈkɾɔpsːˌmasːəˌɪndɛks/
Stress
100101
Morphemes
kropps + masse + indeks
The word 'kroppsmasseindeks' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables based on vowel-consonant patterns. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's composed of three morphemes: 'kropps-' (body), 'masse-' (mass), and 'indeks' (index).
Definitions
- 1
A measure of body fat based on height and weight.
Body Mass Index
“Han har ein høg kroppsmasseindeks.”
“Kroppsmasseindeks er eit mål på overvekt.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the penultimate syllable ('dek-'), with a secondary stress on 'mas-' due to the compound nature of the word.
Syllables
krop — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ps — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. mas — Open syllable, long vowel due to gemination.. se — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. in — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. deks — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster
Consonant clusters are often treated as a single unit within a syllable, especially when followed by a vowel in the next syllable.
- The 'ps' cluster is a common occurrence and doesn't require special treatment.
- Gemination affects vowel length but not syllable division.
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