assimilasjonsorgan
Syllables
as-si-mi-la-sjons-or-gan
Pronunciation
/ˌasːɪmɪˈlaːʃɔnsɔrɡan/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
assimi- + lasjons- + -organ
The word 'assimilasjonsorgan' is a compound noun divided into seven syllables (as-si-mi-la-sjons-or-gan). It features complex consonant clusters and a predictable stress pattern on the root syllable. The morphemic breakdown reveals Latin and Greek origins, indicating a process or tool related to assimilation.
Definitions
- 1
An organ or structure involved in the process of assimilation (linguistic or biological).
Assimilation organ
“Tungen er et viktig assimilasjonsorgan i tale.”
“Forskere studerer assimilasjonsorganet i cellene.”
syn:Adaptasjonsorgan
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('la') of the root. Norwegian stress is generally predictable, falling on the first syllable of the root.
Syllables
as — Open syllable, onset 'as', vowel 'a'. si — Open syllable, onset 's', vowel 'i'. mi — Open syllable, onset 'm', vowel 'i'. la — Open syllable, onset 'l', long vowel 'a'. sjons — Closed syllable, onset 'sj', vowel 'o', coda 'ns'. or — Open syllable, onset 'or', vowel 'o'. gan — Closed syllable, onset 'g', vowel 'a', coda 'n
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together as onsets whenever possible to maximize syllable complexity.
Vowel Centering
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
- The 'j' sound is a semi-vowel and forms part of the onset in 'lasjons'.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 's' may occur, but do not affect syllabification.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in Norwegian
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.