ernæringsfysiologi
Syllables
er-næ-rings-fys-i-o-lo-gi
Pronunciation
/ɛrˈnæːrɪŋsˌfyːsiɔˈlɔːɡi/
Stress
0101011
Morphemes
ernæring + s-fysiologi
The word 'ernæringsfysiologi' is a compound noun divided into eight syllables. Stress falls on the third syllable. It consists of two roots connected by a linking morpheme, with a morphemic structure of [root-s-root]. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel centering.
Definitions
- 1
The study of the physiological processes involved in nutrition.
Nutritional physiology
“Hun studerer ernæringsfysiologi på universitetet.”
“Ernæringsfysiologi er viktig for å forstå helse og sykdom.”
syn:Næringsfysiologi
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the third syllable (rings), secondary stress on the sixth syllable (lo).
Syllables
er — Open syllable, initial consonant.. næ — Open syllable, long vowel.. rings — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the end.. fys — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the end.. i — Open syllable, short vowel.. o — Open syllable, short vowel.. lo — Open syllable, long vowel.. gi — Open syllable, short vowel.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Centering
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless they form part of a permissible consonant cluster.
- The 'æ' and 'ø' vowels require careful pronunciation. The linking 's' is a common feature in Norwegian compound nouns.
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