elektrokardiograf
Syllables
e-lek-tro-kar-di-o-graf
Pronunciation
/elɛktroˈkɑːrdɪoɡraːf/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
elektro- + kardio- + -graf
The Norwegian word 'elektrokardiograf' is divided into seven syllables: e-lek-tro-kar-di-o-graf. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'kar-'. The word is a compound noun derived from Greek roots, meaning 'electrocardiograph'. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel sequencing.
Definitions
- 1
An instrument for recording the electrical activity of the heart.
Electrocardiograph
“Legen brukte en elektrokardiograf for å undersøke hjertet mitt.”
“Resultatene fra elektrokardiografen viste ingen unormaliteter.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'kar-'. The stress pattern is typical for Norwegian nouns with more than two syllables.
Syllables
e-lek-tro — Open syllable, unstressed. Contains a vowel followed by consonant clusters.. kar-di-o — Closed syllable, primary stressed. Contains a vowel followed by a consonant.. graf — Closed syllable, unstressed. Contains a vowel followed by a consonant.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Sequencing
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a separate syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Nouns and adjectives with more than two syllables are typically stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel qualities, but the core syllabification remains consistent.
- The word is a compound noun, and its syllabification reflects this structure.
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