benmargstransplantasjon
Syllables
ben-marg-strans-plan-ta-sjon
Pronunciation
/bɛnˈmɑrɡstrɑnsplɑntaʃɔn/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
ben- + marg- + transplantasjon
The word 'benmargstransplantasjon' is a compound noun in Norwegian, divided into six syllables: ben-marg-strans-plan-ta-sjon. Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('mar'). Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel centering principles, typical of Norwegian phonology. The word is formed from Old Norse and Latin roots, combined with a French/Latin suffix.
Definitions
- 1
The process of replacing damaged or diseased bone marrow with healthy bone marrow.
Bone marrow transplantation
“Han trengte en benmargstransplantasjon.”
“Benmargstransplantasjon kan være en livreddende behandling.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('mar'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of a compound, but longer compounds can shift stress for rhythm.
Syllables
ben — Open syllable, initial stress potential.. marg — Closed syllable, primary stress.. strans — Closed syllable, complex onset.. plan — Open syllable.. ta — Open syllable.. sjon — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together in the onset of a syllable (e.g., 'str' in 'strans').
Vowel Centering
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Compound Word Syllabification
Syllables are often divided at the boundaries of the constituent words.
- The 'trans-' prefix can sometimes be divided, but keeping it together is more natural here.
- The 'ksjon' ending is a common suffix and is usually syllabified as a unit.
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