dendrokronologi
Syllables
den-dro-kro-no-lo-gi
Pronunciation
/dɛn.drɔ.krɔ.nɔ.lɔ.ˈɡiː/
Stress
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Morphemes
dendro- + kron- + -ologi
The word 'dendrokronologi' is divided into six syllables based on vowel nuclei and onset maximization. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's a noun of Greek origin, referring to the study of tree rings. Syllabification is consistent with other Norwegian loanwords ending in '-ologi'.
Definitions
- 1
The scientific method of dating tree rings to the exact year they were formed.
Dendrochronology
“Dendrokronologi kan brukes til å datere gamle bygninger.”
syn:Tree-ring dating
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('gi').
Syllables
den — Open syllable, simple vowel-consonant structure.. dro — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'dr' as onset.. kro — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. no — Open syllable, simple consonant-vowel structure.. lo — Open syllable, simple consonant-vowel structure.. gi — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, long vowel.
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. Each syllable contains one vowel sound.
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are maintained within the syllable as onsets whenever possible.
- The 'dr' cluster is a common and acceptable onset in Norwegian.
- Vowel sequences do not necessarily require syllable breaks.
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