bedøvningsmiddel
Syllables
be-døv-nings-mid-del
Pronunciation
/bɛˈdœvnɪŋsˌmɪdːəl/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
bedøv- + middel + -nings
The Norwegian word 'bedøvningsmiddel' (anesthetic) is divided into five syllables: be-døv-nings-mid-del. Stress falls on the second syllable. It's a compound noun formed from a prefix, suffix, and root, with syllable division primarily based on vowel boundaries and maximizing onsets. The compound structure influences the stress pattern.
Definitions
- 1
A substance used to induce a loss of sensation, especially pain.
Anesthetic
“Legen ga pasienten et bedøvningsmiddel før operasjonen.”
“Bedøvningsmiddelet virket raskt.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('døv'). Norwegian compounds often stress the first syllable of the final constituent.
Syllables
be — Open syllable, initial syllable.. døv — Closed syllable, contains a rounded vowel.. nings — Closed syllable, contains a nasal consonant.. mid — Closed syllable, relatively simple structure.. del — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllable division primarily occurs before vowels.
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
- Compound stress patterns deviate from the typical first-syllable stress rule.
- The word contains several consonant clusters, which are common in Norwegian.
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