lungebetennelse
Syllables
lun-ge-be-ten-nel-se
Pronunciation
/ˈlʉŋɡəˌbɛtn̩ˌɛlsə/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
be- + lunge + tennelse
The Norwegian word 'lungebetennelse' (pneumonia) is divided into six syllables: lun-ge-be-ten-nel-se. The stress falls on the second syllable. It's a compound noun formed from 'lunge' (lung), 'be-' (intensifier), and 'tennelse' (inflammation). Syllable division follows CV/CVC structure, maximizing onsets.
Definitions
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Inflammation of the lungs.
Pneumonia
“Han fikk lungebetennelse i vinter.”
“Lungebetennelse kan være farlig for eldre.”
ant:sunn lunge
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('be-'). Norwegian compound words often stress the first syllable of the root, but the prefix influences the stress here.
Syllables
lun — Open syllable, CV structure.. ge — Open syllable, CV structure.. be — Open syllable, CV structure.. ten — Closed syllable, CVC structure.. nel — Closed syllable, CVC structure.. se — Open syllable, CV structure.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Syllables are divided to create the most permissible onsets (consonant sounds at the beginning of a syllable).
CV/CVC Structure
Norwegian syllables generally follow a Consonant-Vowel (CV) or Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC) structure.
- Geminate consonants (like 'nn' in 'betennelse') are treated as part of the syllable.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
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