infeksjonssjukdom
Syllables
in-fek-sjon-s-sjuk-dom
Pronunciation
/ɪn.fɛk.sjɔn.s.ʃʉk.dɔm/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
infeksjon, sjukdom
The word 'infeksjonssjukdom' is a compound noun divided into six syllables based on maximizing onsets and vowel breaks. It consists of two root words connected by a linking morpheme, with primary stress on the second syllable of 'infeksjon' and the first syllable of 'sjukdom'.
Definitions
- 1
An infectious disease; a disease caused by pathogens.
Infection disease
“Han led av en alvorlig infeksjonssjukdom.”
“Forebygging av infeksjonssjukdom er viktig.”
syn:smittsom sykdomant:helse
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the second syllable of 'infeksjon' and the first syllable of 'sjukdom'
Syllables
in — Open syllable, onset consonant. fek — Closed syllable, onset consonant. sjon — Closed syllable, onset consonant. s — Single consonant syllable, linking morpheme. sjuk — Closed syllable, onset consonant. dom — Closed syllable, onset consonant
Similar Words
Maximize Onset
Norwegian favors placing as many consonants as possible at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Break
Syllables are generally divided before vowels.
Linking Morphemes
Linking morphemes like 's' form a syllable on their own.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of the boundaries between the root words. The linking 's' is a common feature in Norwegian compound nouns.
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