ultralyduundersøkelse
Syllables
ul-tra-ly-du-un-der-sø-kel-se
Pronunciation
/ˈʊltraˌlyːdʏn.dœɾˈsøːkəl.sə/
Stress
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Morphemes
ultra- + lyd- + -undersøkelse
The word 'ultralydundersøkelse' is a compound noun divided into eight syllables: ul-tra-ly-du-un-der-sø-kel-se. The primary stress falls on 'lyd'. The word is formed from Latin and Old Norse roots with Germanic suffixes. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
A medical procedure using high-frequency sound waves to create images of internal body structures.
Ultrasound examination
“Hun skal på en ultralydundersøkelse neste uke.”
“Legen bestilte en ultralydundersøkelse.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('lyd'). Norwegian stress is generally weak, but noticeable. The first syllable of the compound 'undersøkelse' also receives some stress.
Syllables
ul-tra — Open syllable, initial syllable. 'ul' is a relatively common onset in Norwegian.. ly-du — Open syllable, stressed syllable. Contains a long vowel /yː/.. un-der — Open syllable. Contains a diphthong /ʏn/.. sø-kel — Open syllable, contains a long vowel /øː/. 'kel' is a common syllable ending.. se — Closed syllable, final syllable. Reduced vowel /ə/ (schwa).
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., 'str' in 'ultra').
Vowel Sequences
Vowel sequences are typically divided into separate syllables (e.g., 'ly-du').
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left alone at the end of a syllable unless necessary (e.g., 'se').
- The compound nature of the word influences stress placement.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the precise phonetic realization of vowels, but not the syllable division.
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