blodforgiftning
Syllables
blod-for-gift-ning
Pronunciation
/ˈbluːdˌfɔrˌɡɪftnɪŋ/
Stress
1010
Morphemes
blod + for + giftning
The word 'blodforgiftning' is divided into four syllables: blod-for-gift-ning. It follows standard Norwegian CV syllabification rules, with primary stress on the first syllable. The word is morphologically complex, composed of Old Norse roots and suffixes. Syllabification is consistent with similar Norwegian words.
Definitions
- 1
A condition resulting from the presence of poisonous substances in the blood, typically caused by bacterial infection.
Blood poisoning
“Han døde av blodforgiftning.”
“Blodforgiftning er en alvorlig tilstand.”
syn:septikemi
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable (*blod-*). Secondary stress is present on *for-* and *gift-*. The final syllable *ning* is unstressed.
Syllables
blod — Open syllable, stressed.. for — Open syllable, secondary stress.. gift — Open syllable, secondary stress.. ning — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Consonant-Vowel (CV) Syllabification
Each vowel typically forms the nucleus of a syllable, and any preceding consonants are assigned to that syllable.
Consonant Cluster Syllabification
When consonant clusters occur, the principle of maximal onset applies, grouping as many consonants as possible with the following vowel.
- The compound nature of the word does not introduce unusual syllabification challenges.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might affect the precise phonetic realization, but not the underlying syllabification.
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