arteriosklerose
Syllables
ar-te-ri-os-kle-ro-se
Pronunciation
/ˈɑːrtɛɾɪɔskləɾɔːsə/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
arterio- + -sklero- + -ose
The word 'arteriosklerose' is divided into seven syllables (ar-te-ri-os-kle-ro-se) following Norwegian rules that prioritize open syllables. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('kle'). The word is a loanword from Greek and Latin, with a morphemic structure reflecting its origins. Syllabification is consistent with similar medical terms in Norwegian.
Definitions
- 1
Hardening of the arteries, a chronic disease characterized by plaque buildup in artery walls.
Arteriosclerosis
“Han ble diagnostisert med arteriosklerose.”
“Arteriosklerose kan føre til hjerteinfarkt.”
syn:Åreforkalkning
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'kle'.
Syllables
ar — Open syllable, initial syllable.. te — Open syllable.. ri — Open syllable.. os — Open syllable.. kle — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. ro — Open syllable.. se — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Norwegian favors open syllables (ending in a vowel). Syllable breaks occur after vowels whenever possible.
Vowel-Consonant Division
When a vowel is followed by a consonant, a syllable break typically occurs after the vowel.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a single syllable.
- The 'skler' sequence could potentially be divided differently, but the established medical terminology favors 'os-kle'.
- As a loanword, the syllabification reflects a compromise between Norwegian phonological rules and the original Greek structure.
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