genmanipulering
Syllables
gen-ma-ni-pu-le-ring
Pronunciation
/ɡɛnmaˌnɪpʊˈleːrɪŋ/
Stress
011000
Morphemes
gen- + manipul- + -ering
The Norwegian word 'genmanipulering' is divided into six syllables: gen-ma-ni-pu-le-ring. It's a compound noun formed from a Greek prefix, a Latin root, and a Norse suffix. Stress falls on the second syllable. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.
Definitions
- 1
The process of altering the genetic material of an organism.
Genetic manipulation
“Genmanipulering kan brukes til å utvikle nye medisiner.”
“Det er en etisk debatt om genmanipulering.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ni'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words often shift the stress to the second element.
Syllables
gen — Open syllable, initial syllable, unstressed.. ma — Open syllable, part of the root, stressed.. ni — Open syllable, part of the root, stressed.. pu — Open syllable, part of the root, unstressed.. le — Open syllable, part of the root, unstressed.. ring — Closed syllable, suffix, unstressed.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable, leading to clusters like 'gm' and 'mp'.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllable structure follows the sonority sequencing principle.
- The compound nature of the word influences stress placement.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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