bukspyttkjertel
The word 'bukspyttkjertel' is a Norwegian compound noun meaning 'pancreas'. It is divided into four syllables: buk-spytt-kjer-tel, with primary stress on 'kjer'. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules prioritizing open syllables and maintaining permissible consonant clusters within syllables.
Definitions
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The pancreas, an abdominal organ that produces enzymes and hormones.
Pancreas
“Han har problemer med bukspyttkjertelen.”
“Bukspyttkjertelen spiller en viktig rolle i fordøyelsen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable 'kjer'
Syllables
buk — Open syllable, initial syllable of the compound.. spytt — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster 'sp'. kjer — Closed syllable, primary stressed syllable, containing a consonant cluster 'kj'. tel — Open syllable, final syllable of the compound.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Norwegian favors syllables ending in vowels.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Permissible consonant clusters are kept within syllables.
Compound Word Syllabification
Syllables are divided based on the boundaries of the compound roots.
- Compound word structure influences syllabification. Regional vowel variations do not affect syllable division.
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