elektrokardiografi
Syllables
e-lek-tro-kar-dio-gra-fi
Pronunciation
/elɛktroˈkɑːrdɪoɡraːfi/
Stress
0101010
Morphemes
elektro- + kardio- + -grafi
The word 'elektrokardiografi' is a Norwegian noun of Greek origin, meaning electrocardiogram. It is syllabified as e-lek-tro-kar-dio-gra-fi, with primary stress on the antepenultimate syllable ('kar'). Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel sequencing.
Definitions
- 1
A recording of the electrical activity of the heart over a period of time.
Electrocardiogram
“Legen bestilte et elektrokardiografi.”
“Resultatene fra elektrokardiografien var normale.”
syn:EKG
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('kar'). This is typical for Norwegian words of this length and structure.
Syllables
e — Open syllable, short vowel.. lek — Closed syllable, short vowel, onset consonant cluster.. tro — Closed syllable, short vowel, onset consonant cluster.. kar — Closed syllable, long vowel, stressed syllable.. dio — Open syllable, long vowel.. gra — Open syllable, long vowel.. fi — Closed syllable, short vowel.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable, as seen in 'lek', 'tro', and 'kar'.
Vowel Sequencing
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a separate syllable, leading to divisions like 'e-lek' and 'dio'.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Consonants are ordered by sonority within a syllable, influencing the structure of consonant clusters.
- The 'ktr' consonant cluster is permissible but requires careful articulation.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not significantly alter the syllabification.
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