lapisprofylakse
Syllables
la-pis-pro-fylak-se
Pronunciation
/ˈlɑːpɪsˌprɔːfʏlɑksə/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
lapis + profylakse
The Norwegian word 'lapisprofylakse' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: la-pis-pro-fylak-se. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows the principle of maximizing open syllables (CV structure) and treating consonant clusters as single onsets. The word is derived from Latin ('lapis') and Greek ('profylakse').
Definitions
- 1
A medical procedure to prevent the formation of kidney stones or bladder stones.
Stone prophylaxis
“Pasienten ble anbefalt lapisprofylakse etter gjentatte nyrestein.”
syn:Steinforebygging
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('fylak').
Syllables
la — Open syllable, CV structure, unstressed.. pis — Open syllable, CVC structure, unstressed.. pro — Open syllable, CV structure, unstressed.. fylak — Closed syllable, CVC structure, stressed.. se — Open syllable, CV structure, unstressed.
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Open Syllable Preference
Norwegian favors open syllables (CV structure) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Treatment
Consonant clusters are treated as single onsets when syllabification allows.
- Unaspirated 'p' sound in 'profylakse' is typical of Norwegian.
- No significant regional variations affecting syllabification.
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