kompresjonsbrott
The Norwegian word 'kompresjonsbrott' (compression fracture) is divided into four syllables: ko-mpre-sjons-brott. Stress falls on the third syllable ('sjons'). The word is a compound noun derived from 'komprimere' (to compress) and 'brott' (fracture). Syllable division follows Norwegian rules prioritizing maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable has a vowel nucleus.
Definitions
- 1
A fracture caused by compressive force.
Compression fracture
“Han fikk et kompresjonsbrott i ryggen.”
“Kompresjonsbrott er vanlig hos personer med osteoporose.”
syn:Trykkbrudd
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('sjons'). Norwegian generally stresses the penult (second-to-last syllable) in words of this length.
Syllables
ko — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. mpre — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. sjons — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. brott — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Norwegian favors placing as many consonants as possible at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken up according to sonority hierarchy, but often remain within the onset.
- The 's' in 'sjons' is a common feature in Norwegian derived words and doesn't significantly impact syllable division.
- The word is a compound, but the syllable division rules apply to each component as if they were separate words.
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