luftvegsinfeksjon
Syllables
luft-veg-sin-fek-sjon
Pronunciation
/lʉftˈveːɡsɪnˌfɛksjɔn/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
luft + veg + sin-infeksjon
The word 'luftvegsinfeksjon' is divided into five syllables: luft-veg-sin-fek-sjon. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-eks-'). The word is a compound noun formed from Old Norse and Latin roots, with a genitive inflection. Syllabification follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
An infection of the respiratory tract.
Respiratory infection
“Han har ein alvorleg luftvegsinfeksjon.”
“Luftvegsinfeksjonar er vanlege om vinteren.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-eks-'). Nynorsk typically stresses the second-to-last syllable in words of this length.
Syllables
luft — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster. Vowel is /ʉ/.. veg — Open syllable, long vowel /eː/. Consonant is /ɡ/.. sin — Open syllable, short vowel /ɪ/. Function: genitive marker.. fek — Closed syllable, short vowel /ɛ/. Consonant cluster /ks/.. sjon — Open syllable, diphthong /ɔn/. Final consonant /n/.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., 'luft', 'fek').
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary (e.g., 'sjon').
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally divided around vowel sounds.
- The 'ksj' cluster is common and doesn't pose a significant challenge.
- The 'sin' suffix is a standard inflectional element and is treated as a single syllable.
- Nynorsk syllable division is generally consistent, with few exceptions.
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