forplantingsevne
Syllables
for-plan-ting-sev-ne
Pronunciation
/fɔrˈplɑntɪŋsɛvnə/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
for- + plant- + -ingsevne
Forplantingsevne is a Norwegian noun meaning 'reproductive capacity'. It is syllabified as for-plan-ting-sev-ne, with stress on the second syllable. The word is composed of the prefix for-, the root plant-, and the suffixes -ing and -sevne. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel sequencing.
Definitions
- 1
The ability of an organism to reproduce or propagate.
Reproductive capacity, ability to propagate, propagation potential.
“Plantens forplantingsevne er avhengig av gode vekstforhold.”
“Forskere studerer forplantingsevne hos ulike dyrearter.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('plan'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but the length and complexity of the prefix and root shift the stress.
Syllables
for — Open syllable, unstressed.. plan — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. ting — Closed syllable, unstressed.. sev — Open syllable, unstressed.. ne — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian favors placing as many consonants as possible at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Sequencing
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a separate syllable.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Complex consonant clusters are broken down based on sonority.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the precise phonetic realization of the vowels, but the syllabification remains consistent.
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