strålingssykje
The word 'strålingssykje' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into four syllables: strå-lings-syk-je. Stress falls on the first syllable. Syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and codas while avoiding vowel hiatus. The word consists of a root 'strål', a suffix 'ings', and another root 'syk'.
Definitions
- 1
Illness caused by exposure to radiation.
Radiation sickness
“Han vart innlagt på sjukehus med strålingssykje.”
“Strålingssykje kan ha alvorlege følger.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('strå'). Nynorsk stress is relatively weak, but the first syllable of compound nouns is typically more prominent.
Syllables
strå — Open syllable, stressed.. lings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. syk — Open syllable, unstressed.. je — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Onset
Consonant clusters like 'str' are permitted at the beginning of syllables.
Maximize Coda
Consonant clusters like 'ngs' are permitted at the end of syllables.
Avoid Hiatus
Vowel sequences are avoided by creating separate syllables where possible.
- The 'kj' digraph represents a single phoneme /ç/. Regional variations in vowel quality may occur, but do not significantly alter the syllabification.
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