avstamningslære
The word 'avstamningslære' is divided into four syllables: av-stam-nings-lære. The primary stress falls on 'stam'. The syllabification follows Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and centering syllables around vowels. It's a compound noun meaning 'genetics'.
Definitions
- 1
The scientific study of heredity and variation of inherited characteristics.
Genetics
“Hun studerer avstamningslære på universitetet.”
“Avstamningslære har revolusjonert vår forståelse av sykdom.”
syn:Genetikk
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('stam').
Syllables
av — Open syllable, simple vowel sound.. stam — Closed syllable, stressed, consonant cluster onset.. nings — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset and coda.. lære — Open syllable, diphthong-like vowel.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally maintained at the beginning of syllables.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Syllables are formed around a vowel sound.
- Regional variations in 'r' pronunciation (trilled vs. tapped).
- Potential vowel reduction in unstressed syllables in some dialects.
Nearby Words
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