prøveundersøkelse
Syllables
prø-ve-un-der-sø-kel-se
Pronunciation
/ˈprøːvəˌʊnːdərˌsøːkəlse/
Stress
0100100
Morphemes
under + prøve/søke + -lse
The word 'prøveundersøkelse' is a compound noun divided into seven syllables: prø-ve-un-der-sø-kel-se. Primary stress falls on 'un'. The word is formed from the roots 'prøve' and 'søke' with the prefix 'under' and the suffix '-lse'. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel nucleus rules.
Definitions
- 1
A thorough investigation or examination, often medical.
Investigation, examination
“Han gjennomgikk en grundig prøveundersøkelse.”
“Prøveundersøkelsen viste ingen tegn til sykdom.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('un'). Norwegian stress is generally on the first syllable of a word or compound, but can shift in longer compounds.
Syllables
prø — Open syllable, long vowel.. ve — Open syllable.. un — Open syllable, primary stress.. der — Open syllable.. sø — Open syllable, long vowel.. kel — Closed syllable.. se — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel nucleus.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllable structure generally follows the sonority sequencing principle.
- The compound nature of the word influences the stress pattern.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel quality but not syllable division.
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