fostervannsprøve
Syllables
fos-ter-van-nsprø-ve
Pronunciation
/ˈfɔstərˌvɑnːsprøːvə/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
foster + vann + sprøve
The word 'fostervannsprøve' is a compound noun with primary stress on the first syllable ('fos'). Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel sequencing, resulting in the division 'fos-ter-van-nsprø-ve'. It consists of the morphemes 'foster-', 'vann-', and 'sprøve', denoting care, water, and testing respectively.
Definitions
- 1
A sample of amniotic fluid taken during pregnancy for diagnostic testing.
Amniocentesis sample, fetal water sample
“Legen tok en fostervannsprøve for å sjekke fosterets helse.”
“Resultatene fra fostervannsprøven var betryggende.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('fos'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of a word, especially in compounds.
Syllables
fos — Open syllable, stressed, containing a short vowel.. ter — Closed syllable, unstressed, containing a schwa-like vowel.. van — Open syllable, unstressed, containing a long vowel.. nspr — Complex onset, closed syllable, containing a long vowel.. øve — Open syllable, unstressed, containing a schwa-like vowel.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Sequencing
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of its own syllable.
Stress Placement
Primary stress typically falls on the first syllable of a word.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the precise realization of vowels, but the syllable division remains consistent.
- The 'nspr' cluster is a relatively complex onset, but is permissible in Norwegian.
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