lapisprofylakse
Syllables
la-pis-pro-fyl-ak-se
Pronunciation
/ˈlaːpɪsˌprɔːfʏlɑksə/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
lapis + profylakse
The word 'lapisprofylakse' is a Nynorsk noun meaning 'kidney stone prophylaxis'. It's syllabified as 'la-pis-pro-fyl-ak-se' with primary stress on 'pro'. The syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel break rules, typical for Nynorsk. It's a compound word of Latin and Greek origin.
Definitions
- 1
A medical procedure to prevent the formation of kidney stones.
Kidney stone prophylaxis
“Han fekk utført ein lapisprofylakse etter gjentatte nyrestein.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('pro'). The stress pattern is typical for compound nouns in Nynorsk.
Syllables
la — Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel is long.. pis — Closed syllable, 'ps' cluster forms the onset.. pro — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. fyl — Open syllable.. ak — Closed syllable.. se — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters (e.g., 'ps', 'ks') are kept together as onsets to maximize syllable complexity.
Vowel Break
Syllables are typically divided before vowels, creating open syllables.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllable structure adheres to the sonority sequencing principle, ensuring a natural flow of sound.
- The word is a compound and a loanword, which could potentially lead to deviations from typical Nynorsk phonological patterns, but the syllabification follows established rules for loanword adaptation.
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