avkomsgransking
The word 'avkomsgransking' is a Norwegian compound noun divided into four syllables: av-koms-gransk-ing. Stress falls on the second syllable ('gransk'). The division follows rules maximizing onsets and dividing around vowels. It consists of a prefix ('avkoms'), a root ('gransk'), and a suffix ('ing').
Definitions
- 1
Examination or scrutiny of offspring or progeny.
Examination of offspring
“En grundig avkomsgransking er viktig for å sikre kvaliteten på avlen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('gransk'). Norwegian compound words often stress the second element.
Syllables
av — Open syllable, initial syllable.. koms — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. gransk — Closed, stressed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. ing — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are maintained in the onset of syllables whenever possible.
Vowel Division
Syllable division generally occurs before and after vowels.
- The 'msk' cluster in 'koms' could potentially be divided differently, but the current division is standard.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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