voksterhemming
The word 'voksterhemming' is a Nynorsk compound noun meaning 'growth inhibition'. It is divided into four syllables: voks-ter-hem-ming, with primary stress on 'ter'. The syllabification follows standard Nynorsk rules of maximizing onsets and dividing after vowels. It consists of a root 'voks' and a suffix 'terhemming'.
Definitions
- 1
Hindering of growth; growth inhibition.
Growth inhibition
“Barnet hadde voksterhemming på grunn av underernæring.”
“Legen undersøkte årsaken til voksterhemming.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ter').
Syllables
voks — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ter — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. hem — Closed syllable.. ming — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Syllables are formed to maximize the number of consonants in the onset position.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are divided after each vowel when followed by a consonant.
Vowel Sequence Division
Vowel sequences are generally treated as separate syllables, but this is less relevant in this word.
- The infix '-ter-' is a common feature in Nynorsk compound formation and doesn't pose a syllabification challenge.
- The geminate consonant 'mm' in 'hemming' is standard and doesn't affect syllable division.
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