hjernehinnebetennelse
Syllables
hjer-ne-hin-ne-be-ten-nel-se
Pronunciation
/hjer.ne.hin.ne.be.tən.nɛl.sə/
Stress
01000100
Morphemes
hjerne, hinne + betennelse
The Norwegian word 'hjernehinnebetennelse' (meningitis) is divided into eight syllables: hjer-ne-hin-ne-be-ten-nel-se. Stress falls on the second syllable. It's a compound noun formed from roots meaning 'brain' and 'membrane' with an inflammatory suffix. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel-based division rules.
Definitions
- 1
Inflammation of the meninges (membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord).
Meningitis
“Hun ble innlagt på sykehuset med hjernehinnebetennelse.”
“Hjernehinnebetennelse kan være svært alvorlig.”
syn:meningitt
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ne'). Norwegian compound words often shift stress to the second element.
Syllables
hjer — Open syllable, onset cluster 'hj'. ne — Open syllable, simple vowel. hin — Open syllable, simple onset and vowel. ne — Open syllable, simple vowel. be — Open syllable, simple onset and vowel. ten — Open syllable, simple onset and vowel. nel — Open syllable, onset 'n', vowel 'ɛ'. se — Open syllable, simple onset and schwa
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., 'hj-' in 'hjer-ne').
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are typically formed around vowel sounds.
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless they form part of a permissible consonant cluster.
- Compound noun structure can influence perceived stress, but the described pattern is most common.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not alter syllable division.
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