laboratoriedrift
Syllables
la-bo-ra-to-rie-drift
Pronunciation
/laˈbuːraˌtuːriːdrɪft/
Stress
000101
Morphemes
laboratorie + drift
The word 'laboratoriedrift' is a compound noun meaning 'laboratory operation'. It is divided into six syllables: la-bo-ra-to-rie-drift, with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('to'). It consists of the Latin-derived root 'laboratorie' and the Old Norse-derived suffix 'drift'.
Definitions
- 1
The operation, management, or running of a laboratory.
Laboratory operation/management
“Hun er ansvarlig for laboratoriedrift.”
“Kostnadene ved laboratoriedrift er høye.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'to' syllable (fourth syllable). The final syllable 'drift' receives a slight secondary stress.
Syllables
la — Open syllable, unstressed.. bo — Open syllable, unstressed.. ra — Open syllable, unstressed.. to — Open syllable, stressed.. rie — Open syllable, unstressed.. drift — Closed syllable, slightly stressed.
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Vowel Peak
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Avoidance
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are complex.
Compound Word Syllabification
Syllables are divided based on the constituent parts of the compound.
- The 'r' sound can vary slightly depending on dialect.
- Unstressed vowels may be reduced in some pronunciations.
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