ernæringsvitenskap
Syllables
er-næ-ring-svi-ten-skap
Pronunciation
/ɛrˈnæːɾɪŋsˌvɪtənʃɑp/
Stress
010101
Morphemes
ernæring + svitenskap
The word 'ernæringsvitenskap' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: er-næ-ring-svi-ten-skap. Stress falls on the second syllable of each component. The division follows Norwegian rules maximizing onsets and dividing after vowels. It's morphologically composed of 'ernæring' (nutrition) and 'svitenskap' (science).
Definitions
- 1
The science of nutrition.
Nutrition science
“Hun studerer ernæringsvitenskap på universitetet.”
“Ernæringsvitenskap er viktig for folkehelsen.”
syn:Næringsfysiologi
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable of 'ernæring' and the second syllable of 'svitenskap', typical for Norwegian compound nouns.
Syllables
er — Open syllable, simple vowel-consonant structure.. næ — Open syllable, long vowel sound.. ring — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. svi — Open syllable, consonant cluster onset.. ten — Open syllable, simple consonant-vowel structure.. skap — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Norwegian syllable division generally favors creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (onsets) whenever possible.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after vowels, especially when followed by consonants.
- Potential for syllabic 'r' in some dialects, but it's not realized here.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation (e.g., 'æ') do not affect syllable division.
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