lungekrefttilfelle
Syllables
lun-ge-kreft-til-fel-le
Pronunciation
/ˈlʉŋɡəˌkrɛfttɪlˈfɛlːə/
Stress
010001
Morphemes
til + lungekreftfelle + -e
The word 'lungekrefttilfelle' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: lun-ge-kreft-til-fel-le. Stress falls on 'kreft'. The syllabification follows onset maximization and avoids stranded consonants, typical of Nynorsk phonology. It consists of roots 'lunge', 'kreft', 'felle', a prefix 'til', and a suffix '-e'.
Definitions
- 1
A case of lung cancer.
Lung cancer case
“Han fekk ein alvorleg lungekrefttilfelle.”
“Legen diskuterte lungekrefttilfellet med familien.”
syn:lungesyktilfelle
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('kreft'). This is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns, with stress on the penultimate syllable.
Syllables
lun — Open syllable, initial consonant.. ge — Open syllable, following consonant.. kreft — Closed syllable, stressed.. til — Open syllable, initial consonant.. fel — Open syllable, initial consonant.. le — Open syllable, final syllable with suffix.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Prioritizing consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables to create valid onsets.
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
Ensuring consonants are not left at the end of a syllable without a vowel sound.
Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Each syllable generally contains a vowel sound, forming the syllable nucleus.
- The pronunciation of /ʉ/ vs. /y/ may vary regionally, but does not affect syllable division.
- Gemination of 't' in 'tilfelle' is pronounced as a single, long /tː/.
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