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listeriabakterie

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

8 syllables
16 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
Enriched
8syllables

listeriabakterie

Linguistic Analysis

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

noun
  1. 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

8
lis/lɪs/
te/tɛ/
ri/ri/
a/a/
bak/bakt/
te/tɛ/
ri/riːə/
e/ə/

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.

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/.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/9/2025
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