forplantningsdyktig
Syllables
for-plant-nings-dyk-tig
Pronunciation
/fɔrˈplɑntnɪŋsdykːtɪɡ/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
for- + plant- + nings-dyktig
The word 'forplantningsdyktig' is a Norwegian adjective meaning 'fertile'. It is divided into five syllables: for-plant-nings-dyk-tig, with primary stress on 'plant'. The syllabification follows Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences. It is a compound word with Old Norse and Latin roots.
Definitions
- 1
Capable of reproducing
Reproductive
“Jorden må være forplantningsdyktig for å dyrke avlinger.”
“Hun er fortsatt forplantningsdyktig.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('plant'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words often shift the stress.
Syllables
for — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. plant — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. nings — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. dyk — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant. Long vowel.. tig — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally placed at the beginning of a syllable whenever possible.
Vowel Sequence
Syllables are divided around vowel sequences.
- The 'plantnings' sequence is a complex cluster but permissible in Norwegian.
- Regional variations may affect vowel qualities and vowel length.
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