molekylærbiologi
Syllables
mo-le-ky-lær-bio-lo-gi
Pronunciation
/muˈlɛkylæːrbiɔˈlɔɡi/
Stress
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Morphemes
bio- + molekyl- + -ærbiologi
The word 'molekylærbiologi' is a compound noun divided into seven syllables: mo-le-ky-lær-bio-lo-gi. The primary stress falls on 'lær', and the morphemic structure reveals Latin and Greek origins. Syllable division follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
The branch of biology concerned with the molecular basis of biological activity.
Molecular biology
“Ho studerer molekylærbiologi på universitetet.”
“Forskninga innan molekylærbiologi har ført til store framsteg.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable of 'molekylær' (/læːr/), and a secondary stress on the syllable 'lo' in 'biologi' (/lɔ/).
Syllables
mo — Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel is short.. le — Open syllable, vowel is short.. ky — Closed syllable, vowel is short.. lær — Closed syllable, vowel is long, stressed.. bio — Open syllable, vowel is short.. lo — Open syllable, vowel is short, secondary stress.. gi — Open syllable, vowel is short.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Nynorsk favors placing as many consonants as possible at the beginning of a syllable.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary due to word structure.
Vowel Length
Long vowels often form the nucleus of a stressed syllable.
- The 'ky' syllable is a relatively uncommon sequence, but permissible in Nynorsk.
- The compound structure influences stress placement.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel quality but not syllable division.
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