røntgenavdeling
The word 'røntgenavdeling' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: rø-ntgen-av-de-ling. Stress falls on the second syllable of 'avdeling'. The syllabification follows Nynorsk rules favoring open syllables and accommodating consonant clusters.
Definitions
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A department or division specializing in X-ray examinations.
X-ray department
“Han ble sendt til røntgenavdelingen for en undersøkelse.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable of 'avdeling' ('del-').
Syllables
rø — Open syllable (CV), initial syllable.. ntgen — Closed syllable (CVC), contains a syllabic 'n' and a silent 'g'.. av — Open syllable (CV), beginning of the second root.. de — Open syllable (CV), middle of the second root.. ling — Closed syllable (CVC), final syllable of the second root.
Similar Words
Open Syllable Preference
Nynorsk favors open syllables (CV) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Accommodation
Consonant clusters are allowed within syllables, especially before vowels.
Syllabic Consonant
The 'n' in 'ntgen' becomes syllabic due to its position between consonants.
- Silent 'g' in 'røntgen' is a common pronunciation feature.
- The compound nature of the word doesn't introduce unusual syllabification challenges.
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