anstændihhedsdemonstration
Syllables
an-stæn-dih-heds-de-mon-stra-tion
Pronunciation
/anˈstɛnːɪˌhe̝ðsdemonˈstʁaːʃɔn/
Stress
01000010
Morphemes
an- + stændighed + -s
The word 'anstændighedsdemonstration' is a complex Danish noun divided into eight syllables. Stress falls on the third syllable ('stæn'). It's a compound word built from a prefix, root, and suffix, with syllable division following the principle of maximizing onsets and ensuring a vowel nucleus in each syllable.
Definitions
- 1
Demonstration of decency/respectability
Demonstration of decency/respectability
“Det var en anstændighedsdemonstration af de studerende.”
“Han deltog i en anstændighedsdemonstration mod vold.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('stæn'). Danish stress generally falls on the first syllable of the root, but in compound words, it can shift. Here, 'stændighed' dictates the stress.
Syllables
an — Open syllable, unstressed.. stæn — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. dih — Open syllable, unstressed.. heds — Closed syllable, unstressed.. de — Open syllable, unstressed.. mon — Open syllable, unstressed.. stra — Open syllable, unstressed.. tion — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Danish syllable division prioritizes creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (onsets) whenever possible.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
- The 'd' in 'demonstration' can be weakly pronounced or elided in rapid speech, but it remains part of the syllable.
- Danish allows for complex consonant clusters, which can make syllabification challenging.
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