ekstrabehandling
Syllables
ek-stra-be-han-dling
Pronunciation
/ɛksˈtraːbɛˌhɑnːdlɪŋ/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
ekstra + handl + ing
The Norwegian word 'ekstrabehandling' is divided into five syllables: ek-stra-be-han-dling. It's a compound noun formed from the prefix 'ekstra', the root 'handl', and the suffix 'ing'. The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('stra'). Syllabification follows the principles of onset maximization and vowel-centric syllables.
Definitions
- 1
Extra treatment; additional handling or care.
Extra treatment
“Pasienten fikk ekstrabehandling på sykehuset.”
“Denne saken krever ekstrabehandling.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('stra'). The final syllable ('dling') receives secondary stress.
Syllables
ek — Open syllable, initial consonant.. stra — Closed syllable, stressed, consonant cluster.. be — Open syllable, short vowel.. han — Closed syllable, long vowel.. dling — Closed syllable, consonant cluster, secondary stress.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian favors syllables with larger onsets (consonant clusters at the beginning), leading to 'stra' being a syllable.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are broken down based on the individual morphemes and their inherent syllable structures.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the realization of the 'dl' cluster.
- The 'x' is pronounced as /ks/.
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