listeriabakterie
Syllables
lis-te-ri-a-bak-te-ri-e
Pronunciation
/ˈlɪstɛriˌbaktɛriːə/
Stress
10001001
Morphemes
listeria + bakterie
The word 'listeriabakterie' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into eight syllables based on onset maximization and vowel nucleus principles. Stress falls on the first syllable. It consists of the root 'listeria' and the suffix 'bakterie', both of foreign origin. Syllable division is consistent with general Nynorsk phonological rules.
Definitions
- 1
A bacterium belonging to the genus *Listeria*, often associated with foodborne illnesses.
Listeria bacteria
“Listeriabakterie kan finnast i upasteurisert mjølk.”
“Matvarer bør oppbevarast korrekt for å unngå vekst av listeriabakterie.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('lis-'). Secondary stress is present on the 'bak-' syllable, but is less prominent.
Syllables
lis — Open syllable, stressed. Contains a short vowel /ɪ/ and a simple onset /l/.. te — Closed syllable. Contains a short vowel /ɛ/ and a simple onset /t/.. ri — Open syllable. Contains a short vowel /i/ and a simple onset /r/.. a — Open syllable. Contains a short vowel /a/ and no onset.. bak — Closed syllable. Contains a short vowel /a/ and a simple onset /b/.. te — Closed syllable. Contains a short vowel /ɛ/ and a simple onset /t/.. ri — Open syllable. Contains a long vowel /iː/ followed by a schwa /ə/ and a simple onset /r/.. e — Open syllable. Contains a schwa /ə/ and no onset.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable whenever possible.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
- The pronunciation of 'ri' as a diphthong vs. a vowel sequence is a minor variation.
- The final '-ie' ending is a common Nynorsk feature and is pronounced as a long /iː/ followed by a schwa /ə/.
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