forplantningscelle
Syllables
for-plant-nings-celle
Pronunciation
/fɔrˈplɑntnɪŋsˌsɛlːə/
Stress
0100
Morphemes
for + plantnings + celle
The word 'forplantningscelle' is a Norwegian compound noun meaning 'reproductive cell'. It is divided into four syllables: for-plant-nings-celle, with primary stress on 'plant'. The morphemes include the prefix 'for-', the root 'plantnings-', and the suffix 'celle'. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel-centric principles.
Definitions
- 1
A cell involved in sexual reproduction.
Reproductive cell
“Forplantningscellen inneholder det genetiske materialet.”
syn:kjønnscelle
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('plant'). The stress pattern is typical for Norwegian compound nouns, where the stress often shifts to the root of the second element.
Syllables
for — Open syllable, unstressed.. plant — Closed syllable, stressed.. nings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. celle — Open syllable, unstressed, long vowel.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian syllable division prioritizes including as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Compound Word Stress
Stress often falls on the root of the second element in compound nouns.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but the syllable division remains consistent.
- The long vowel in 'celle' is a key phonetic feature.
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