skiveutglidning
Syllables
ski-ve-ut-gli-dning
Pronunciation
/ˈskɪːvəʊ̯tˌɡlɪdnɪŋ/
Stress
00011
Morphemes
ut + skive + glidning
The Norwegian word 'skiveutglidning' (disc herniation) is divided into five syllables: ski-ve-ut-gli-dning. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word is a compound noun with Germanic roots, and its syllabification follows Norwegian rules prioritizing vowel peaks and onset maximization.
Definitions
- 1
A medical condition where a disc between the vertebrae in the spine protrudes, causing pressure on nerves.
Disc herniation, slipped disc
“Han ble operert for en skiveutglidning.”
“Skiveutglidning kan gi sterke smerter.”
syn:Prolaps
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('dning').
Syllables
ski — Open syllable, stressed.. ve — Open syllable, unstressed.. ut — Open syllable, unstressed.. gli — Closed syllable, unstressed.. dning — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel Peak
Syllables are built around vowel sounds.
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally kept together in the onset of a syllable.
Coda Minimization
Norwegian generally prefers simpler codas.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are often syllabified as if they were separate words joined together.
- Regional variations in pronunciation (e.g., reduction of 'v' in 'ut').
- The 'sk' cluster does not pose a syllable division issue.
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