eksperimentalbiologi
Syllables
eks-pe-ri-men-tal-bi-o-lo-gi
Pronunciation
/ɛks.pɛ.ri.mɛn.tɑl.bi.ɔ.lɔ.ɡi/
Stress
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Morphemes
eks + periment + al
eksperimentalbiologi is a compound noun divided into nine syllables: eks-pe-ri-men-tal-bi-o-lo-gi. The primary stress falls on the first syllable ('eks'). It's formed from Latin and Greek roots relating to experimentation and biology. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.
Definitions
- 1
The study of biological processes through experimentation.
Experimental biology
“Hun studerer eksperimentalbiologi ved universitetet.”
“Eksperimentalbiologi er viktig for å forstå sykdommer.”
syn:forsøksbiologi
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('eks'). A secondary stress may be present on 'men'.
Syllables
eks — Closed syllable, stressed.. pe — Open syllable, unstressed.. ri — Open syllable, unstressed.. men — Closed syllable, secondary stress.. tal — Closed syllable, unstressed.. bi — Open syllable, unstressed.. o — Open syllable, unstressed.. lo — Open syllable, unstressed.. gi — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are maintained within syllables as much as possible.
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Sounds within a syllable are ordered by decreasing sonority.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries.
- The connecting vowel 'o' is crucial for pronunciation and syllabification.
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