lungebetennelse
Syllables
lun-ge-be-ten-nel-se
Pronunciation
/ˈlʉŋɡəbɛtn̩ˌelːsə/
Stress
100000
Morphemes
be- + lunge/tenn + -else
The word 'lungebetennelse' is a compound noun meaning pneumonia. It is divided into six syllables: lun-ge-be-ten-nel-se, with primary stress on the first syllable. The word is composed of the root 'lunge' (lung), the prefix 'be-', the root 'tenn' (to ignite), and the suffix '-else' (nominalizer). Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel nucleus principles.
Definitions
- 1
Inflammation of the lungs, typically caused by infection.
Pneumonia
“Han fekk lungebetennelse i vinter.”
“Ho måtte på sjukehus på grunn av lungebetennelse.”
ant:sunne lunger
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('lun'). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
lun — Open syllable, stressed.. ge — Open syllable, unstressed.. be — Open syllable, unstressed.. ten — Closed syllable, unstressed. Contains a syllabic 'n' [̩].. nel — Closed syllable, unstressed.. se — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Maximizing the number of consonants in the onset of each syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Sonority Sequencing
Consonant clusters are broken down based on sonority.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries.
- The syllabic 'n' in 'tenn' is a potential point of variation, but is common in Nynorsk.
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