forplantningslære
Syllables
for-plant-nings-læ-re
Pronunciation
/fɔrˈplɑntnɪŋslæːrə/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
for- + plantnings- + -lære
The Norwegian word 'forplantningslære' (reproductive biology) is divided into five syllables: for-plant-nings-læ-re. Stress falls on 'plant'. It's a compound noun with Old Norse roots, and its syllabification follows standard Norwegian rules prioritizing vowel sounds and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The scientific study of reproduction in organisms.
Reproductive biology
“Hun studerer forplantningslære på universitetet.”
“Forplantningslære er et viktig fag innen biologien.”
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, containing a single vowel sound.. plant — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a final consonant.. nings — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a final consonant cluster.. læ — Open syllable, containing a long vowel sound.. re — Open syllable, containing a schwa vowel.
Word Parts
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Vowel Peak Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless they are complex.
Compound Word Stress Rule
Stress often shifts to the first element of the second component in compound words.
- The word is a compound, influencing stress placement.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist, but don't affect syllable division.
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