fylkesveterinær
Syllables
fyl-kes-ve-te-ri-nær
Pronunciation
/ˈfʏlkəsˌveːtərɪˌnær/
Stress
100000
Morphemes
fylkes- + veterinær-
The word 'fylkesveterinær' is divided into six syllables: fyl-kes-ve-te-ri-nær. The primary stress falls on the first syllable. The syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus formation. It's a compound noun consisting of the prefix 'fylkes-' and the root 'veterinær-'.
Definitions
- 1
A veterinarian employed by a county.
County veterinarian
“Fylkesveterinæren undersøkte dyrene.”
“Hun er fylkesveterinær i Nordland.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('fyl-'). Norwegian stress is generally predictable, falling on the first syllable of the word stem.
Syllables
fyl — Open syllable, onset maximization.. kes — Closed syllable, consonant coda.. ve — Open syllable, long vowel.. te — Open syllable, simple vowel.. ri — Open syllable, simple vowel.. nær — Open syllable, diphthong.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally included in the onset of the syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Coda Formation
Consonants following the vowel nucleus form the coda.
- The 'ks' cluster is a common occurrence and doesn't pose a significant challenge.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist but don't alter the syllable division.
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