nyretransplantasjon
Syllables
ny-re-trans-plan-ta-sjon
Pronunciation
/ˈnyːrətrɑnsplɑntaʃɔn/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
trans + nyreplant + asjon
The word 'nyretransplantasjon' is divided into six syllables: ny-re-trans-plan-ta-sjon. Stress falls on the penult (-plan-). The word is a complex noun formed from Latin and Old Norse roots with a French-derived suffix. Syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences.
Definitions
- 1
The process of surgically removing a kidney from one person and implanting it into another.
Kidney transplantation
“Han trengte ei nyretransplantasjon.”
“Ho fekk ei vellykka nyretransplantasjon.”
syn:Nyrereplanting
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penult (second-to-last syllable: -plan-). The stress is indicated by '1', while '0' represents unstressed syllables.
Syllables
ny — Open syllable, stressed.. re — Open syllable, unstressed.. trans — Closed syllable, unstressed. 'tr' cluster maintained as onset.. plan — Closed syllable, stressed.. ta — Open syllable, unstressed.. sjon — Closed syllable, unstressed. 'sj' cluster maintained as onset.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters like 'tr' and 'sj' are maintained at the beginning of syllables to create maximal onsets.
Vowel Sequences
Each vowel generally forms a separate syllable, as seen in 'transplantasjon'.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables generally follow a sonority hierarchy, with vowels being more sonorous than consonants.
- The 'sj' cluster is treated as a single unit, common in Nynorsk.
- The 'tr' cluster is also common and doesn't pose a syllabification challenge.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist, but don't significantly alter the syllabification.
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