trykkfallssjuke
The word *trykkfallssjuke* is a Nynorsk compound noun meaning 'decompression sickness'. It is divided into four syllables: trykk-fall-ssju-ke, with primary stress on the first syllable. The syllabification follows Nynorsk rules of onset maximization and avoidance of stranded consonants, while accounting for gemination.
Definitions
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Decompression sickness, also known as 'the bends', caused by a rapid decrease in pressure.
Decompression sickness, the bends
“Dykkere må være forsiktige med trykkfallssjuke.”
“Han ble behandlet for trykkfallssjuke etter dykket.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable, 'trykk'. Nynorsk typically stresses the first syllable of compound nouns.
Syllables
trykk — Stressed, closed syllable with a geminated consonant.. fall — Open syllable with a geminated consonant.. ssju — Open syllable, geminated consonant at the beginning.. ke — Unstressed, closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are included in the onset of the syllable whenever possible (e.g., 'tr' in 'trykk').
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left stranded at the end of a syllable if they can be part of an onset (e.g., 'ss' in 'ssju').
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
- Gemination (double consonants) affects syllable weight but doesn't alter the basic syllabic structure.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly impact syllable division.
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