virusinfeksjon
The word 'virusinfeksjon' is divided into five syllables: vi-rus-in-fek-sjon. It's a compound noun with Latin roots, stressed on the second syllable ('rus'). Syllabification follows the vowel nucleus rule, with consonants forming codas. The stress pattern is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.
Definitions
- 1
An infection caused by a virus.
Virus infection
“Ho fekk ein alvorleg virusinfeksjon.”
“Virusinfeksjon kan føre til komplikasjonar.”
syn:virussjukdomant:helse
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('rus'), typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.
Syllables
vi — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. rus — Closed syllable, stressed.. in — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus.. fek — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus.. sjon — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each vowel sound forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Coda Formation Rule
Consonants following the vowel nucleus form the coda of the syllable.
- Nynorsk compound word stress generally falls on the second element.
- Minimal regional variations in vowel quality.
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