molekylærstruktur
Syllables
mo-le-ky-lær-struk-tur
Pronunciation
/moˈlɛkylæːrˌstrukːtʊr/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
molekyl + -ær
The word 'molekylærstruktur' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, meaning 'molecular structure'. It is divided into six syllables: mo-le-ky-lær-struk-tur, with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('lær'). The word consists of a Greek-derived root ('molekyl'), a Germanic suffix ('-ær'), and a Latin-derived root ('struktur'). Syllabification follows vowel-based division rules and maintains consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The arrangement of atoms and bonds within a molecule.
Molecular structure
“Forskarane studerte molekylærstrukturen til proteinet.”
“Endringar i molekylærstrukturen kan påverke funksjonen.”
syn:molekylbygging
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('lær'), the penultimate syllable of the word.
Syllables
mo — Open syllable, initial syllable.. le — Open syllable.. ky — Open syllable.. lær — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. struk — Closed syllable, geminate consonant.. tur — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Similar Words
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally divided around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are often maintained within a syllable, especially geminate consonants.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified as if they were single words, respecting the internal structure of each component.
- The 'r' sound can be alveolar or uvular depending on the dialect.
- The geminate 'kk' is a key feature of Nynorsk phonology.
- The 'æ' vowel is standard in Nynorsk.
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