urininkontinens
Syllables
u-ri-nin-kon-ti-nens
Pronunciation
/ʉˈriːnɪŋkɔntɪnɛns/
Stress
010001
Morphemes
urin- + inkontin- + -ens
The Norwegian word 'urininkontinens' is a compound noun derived from Latin, meaning urinary incontinence. It is divided into six syllables: u-ri-nin-kon-ti-nens, with primary stress on the third syllable ('nin'). Syllabification follows standard Norwegian rules prioritizing open syllables and maintaining permissible consonant clusters. The word's morphemic structure consists of the prefix 'urin-', the root 'inkontin-', and the suffix '-ens'.
Definitions
- 1
Urinary incontinence; the involuntary leakage of urine.
Urinary incontinence
“Hun lider av urininkontinens.”
“Urininkontinens kan behandles.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('nin'). Secondary stress is less pronounced but can occur on the 'kon' syllable.
Syllables
u — Open syllable, vowel as nucleus.. ri — Open syllable, vowel as nucleus.. nin — Open syllable, vowel as nucleus, stressed syllable.. kon — Closed syllable, vowel as nucleus, consonant as coda.. ti — Open syllable, vowel as nucleus.. nens — Closed syllable, vowel as nucleus, consonant cluster as coda.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable if phonotactically permissible.
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllable structure follows a sonority hierarchy.
Compound Word Stress
Primary stress on the first element, secondary stress on later elements.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may exist, but the core syllabification principles remain consistent.
- The word is a relatively recent loanword/compound.
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