kroppsmasseindeks
Syllables
kropp-smas-se-in-deks
Pronunciation
/krɔpsˈmasːəɪndɛks/
Stress
00011
Morphemes
kropp, masse, indeks + -s
The word 'kroppsmasseindeks' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: kropp-smas-se-in-deks. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'in'. It's composed of three roots ('kropp', 'masse', 'indeks') and a genitive marker ('-s'). Syllabification follows standard Norwegian rules favoring open syllables and penultimate stress.
Definitions
- 1
A measure of body fat based on height and weight.
Body Mass Index
“Høy kroppsmasseindeks kan øke risikoen for diabetes.”
“Legen beregnet pasientens kroppsmasseindeks.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'in'. Norwegian generally stresses the penultimate syllable in words of this length and structure.
Syllables
kropp — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster. Contains the root of the word.. smas — Closed syllable, contains the genitive marker and the beginning of the second root.. se — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. in — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. deks — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Initial Syllables
Each vowel generally begins a new syllable.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken up according to sonority, favoring open syllables.
Penultimate Stress
Norwegian generally stresses the penultimate syllable in words of this length.
- The 's' in 'kropps' is a genitive marker and is treated as part of the first syllable for syllabification purposes.
- The double 's' in 'masse' affects the vowel length, but doesn't change the syllabification.
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