legeundersøkelse
Syllables
le-ge-un-der-sø-kel-se
Pronunciation
/ˈleːɡəˌʊnːdərˌsøːkəlˌsæ/
Stress
1010100
Morphemes
under + lege/søk + else
The word 'legeundersøkelse' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into seven syllables: le-ge-un-der-sø-kel-se. Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('un'). The syllabification follows rules maximizing onsets and separating vowel sequences, aligning with morpheme boundaries. It means 'doctor's examination'.
Definitions
- 1
A medical examination performed by a doctor.
Doctor's examination, medical examination
“Han har time til legeundersøkelse i morgon.”
“Ho gjekk gjennom ei grundig legeundersøkelse.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('un'). Nynorsk typically stresses the second syllable in words of this length and structure.
Syllables
le-ge — Open syllable, stressed. Contains a long vowel /eː/ and a voiced velar stop /ɡ/.. un-der — Open syllable, primary stress. Contains a rounded vowel /ʊ/ and a nasalized consonant /nː/.. sø-kel — Open syllable, contains a long vowel /øː/ and a velar stop /k/.. se — Open syllable, contains a vowel /æ/.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., 'le-ge').
Vowel Sequences
Vowel sequences are typically separated into different syllables (e.g., 'un-der').
Morpheme Boundaries
Syllable division often aligns with morpheme boundaries, especially in compound words.
- The 'sk' cluster is a common onset and doesn't pose a syllabification challenge.
- No significant regional variations in syllabification are known for this word.
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