luftvegsinfeksjon
Syllables
luf-tveg-sin-fek-sjon
Pronunciation
/lʉftˈveːɡsɪnˌfɛksjɔn/
Stress
00110
Morphemes
luft + veg + sinfeksjon
The word 'luftvegsinfeksjon' is divided into five syllables: luf-tveg-sin-fek-sjon. Primary stress falls on 'fek-'. The word is a complex noun formed from multiple morphemes with Old Norse and Latin origins. Syllable division follows standard Norwegian rules prioritizing onsets and CV/VC structures.
Definitions
- 1
An infection of the respiratory tract.
Respiratory infection
“Han har en alvorlig luftvegsinfeksjon.”
“Luftvegsinfeksjoner er vanlige om vinteren.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('fek-').
Syllables
luf — Open syllable, CV structure.. tveg — Closed syllable, VC structure.. sin — Open syllable, CV structure, stressed.. fek — Closed syllable, VC structure, primary stress.. sjon — Closed syllable, CV structure.
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