luftveisinfeksjon
Syllables
luft-veis-in-fek-sjon
Pronunciation
/lʉftˈveːɪsɪnˌfɛksjɔn/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
luft + veis + infeksjon
The word 'luftveisinfeksjon' is divided into five syllables based on maximizing onsets and allowing consonant codas. Stress falls on the first syllable. The word is a compound noun with Old Norse and Latin roots.
Definitions
- 1
An infection of the respiratory system.
Respiratory infection
“Han har en alvorlig luftveisinfeksjon.”
“Luftveisinfeksjoner er vanlige om vinteren.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the first syllable ('luft') as per Norwegian stress rules.
Syllables
luft — Open syllable, onset 'l'. veis — Open syllable, onset 'v'. in — Closed syllable, coda 'n'. fek — Closed syllable, coda 'k'. sjon — Closed syllable, coda 'n'
Word Parts
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Maximizing Onsets
Prioritizing the formation of consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables.
Consonant Codas
Allowing consonants to end syllables, forming codas.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur, but do not affect syllable division.
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