mammografiundersökningen
Syllables
mam-mo-gra-fi-un-der-sök-nin-gen
Pronunciation
/mamːoɡraˈfiːʊnːdɛrˌsøːkniŋən/
Stress
001000000
Morphemes
mammo- + grafi- + -undersökningen
The word 'mammografiundersökningen' is divided into nine syllables based on maximizing onsets and maintaining consonant clusters. The primary stress falls on the third syllable. It's a complex noun formed from Greek and Swedish morphemes, referring to a mammography examination.
Definitions
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A mammography examination
The mammography examination
“Hon bokade en mammografiundersökningen.”
“Resultaten från mammografiundersökningen var normala.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('gra') in 'mammografiundersökningen'.
Syllables
mam — Open syllable, onset 'm'. mo — Open syllable, onset 'm'. gra — Open syllable, onset 'ɡ'. fi — Open syllable, onset 'f'. un — Open syllable, onset 'ʊ'. der — Open syllable, onset 'd'. sök — Open syllable, onset 's'. nin — Closed syllable, onset 'n'. gen — Closed syllable, onset 'ɡ'
Word Parts
mammo-
From Greek *mastos* (breast), denoting relation to the breast.
grafi-
From Greek *grapho* (to write, record), referring to the recording aspect.
-undersökningen
Swedish: *undersökning* ('examination') + *-en* (definite article). *undersökning* is formed from *undersöka* ('to examine') + *-ning* (nominalizing suffix).
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Syllables are formed to maximize the number of consonants in the onset position.
Maintain Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are maintained within syllables whenever possible, avoiding stranded consonants.
- The presence of geminate consonants (mm, nn) does not affect the syllabification process.
- Long vowels do not alter the syllable division.
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