nakkeslengskada
Syllables
na-kkes-leng-ska-da
Pronunciation
/ˈnɑkːəˌslɛŋskɑːdə/
Stress
10010
Morphemes
nakke, leng + s-, -ska, -da
The word 'nakkeslengskada' is a Norwegian noun meaning 'whiplash'. It is divided into five syllables: na-kkes-leng-ska-da, with primary stress on 'kkes'. The word is morphologically complex, combining roots and suffixes to denote a specific injury. Syllabification follows standard Norwegian phonological rules, allowing for consonant clusters and geminate consonants.
Definitions
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Whiplash injury
Whiplash
“Hun pådro seg en nakkeslengskada i bilulykken.”
“Etter nakkeslengskada trengte han fysioterapi.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('kkes').
Syllables
na — Open syllable, simple onset-rime structure.. kkes — Closed syllable, geminate consonant onset.. leng — Closed syllable, velar nasal coda.. ska — Open syllable, consonant cluster onset.. da — Open syllable, simple onset-rime structure.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant(s)) and rime (vowel and following consonants).
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are allowed in the onset and coda, following Norwegian phonotactic rules.
Geminate Consonants
Geminate consonants (like 'kk') are treated as a single onset unit.
- Geminate consonants are common and do not disrupt syllabification.
- The velar nasal 'ŋ' is a valid coda in Norwegian.
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