nakkemuskulatur
Syllables
nak-ke-mus-ku-la-tur
Pronunciation
/ˈnɑkːəˌmʊskʊˌlɑːtʊr/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
nakke, musku + -latur
The word 'nakkemuskulatur' is a compound noun divided into six syllables (nak-ke-mus-ku-la-tur) with primary stress on the second syllable. It's formed from the roots 'nakke' (neck) and 'musku' (muscle) with the suffix '-latur' denoting a collection of muscles. Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and dividing around vowel sounds.
Definitions
- 1
The muscles of the neck.
Neck muscles
“Han hadde smerter i nakkemuskulaturen.”
“Trening styrker nakkemuskulaturen.”
syn:halsmuskulatur
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ke').
Syllables
nak — Open syllable, containing a long vowel and a consonant.. ke — Closed syllable, containing a consonant and a schwa-like vowel.. mus — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster and a vowel.. ku — Open syllable, containing a consonant and a vowel.. la — Open syllable, containing a consonant and a long vowel.. tur — Closed syllable, containing a consonant and a vowel.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are maintained at the beginning of syllables whenever possible.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are divided after vowels, creating open syllables.
Consonant-Vowel Division
Syllables are divided before vowels, creating closed syllables.
- Norwegian allows for complex consonant clusters.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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