urininkontinens
Syllables
u-ri-nin-kon-ti-nens
Pronunciation
/ʉˈriːnɪŋkɔntɪnɛns/
Stress
010001
Morphemes
urin- + inkontin- + -ens
The word 'urininkontinens' is divided into six syllables (u-ri-nin-kon-ti-nens) following Nynorsk rules of onset maximization and avoiding stranded consonants. It's a compound noun derived from Latin roots, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification is consistent with similar Norwegian words.
Definitions
- 1
Involuntary leakage of urine.
Urinary incontinence
“Ho søkte hjelp for urininkontinens.”
“Urininkontinens kan vere eit resultat av alderdom.”
syn:lekkasje av urinant:urinretensjon
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('nin'). This is typical for Nynorsk words of this length and structure.
Syllables
u — Open syllable, vowel onset.. ri — Open syllable, vowel onset.. nin — Closed syllable, consonant coda.. kon — Closed syllable, consonant coda.. ti — Open syllable, vowel onset.. nens — Closed syllable, consonant coda.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable whenever possible.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
- The compound nature of the word doesn't directly affect syllabification.
- Potential regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but don't alter syllable division.
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