samvittighedsundersøgelse
Syllables
sam-vit-ti-gheds-un-der-sø-gel-se
Pronunciation
/samˈvitːiɣesˌʊnˀðæːˈsøːɡelˀsə/
Stress
100010100
Morphemes
sam- + vittighed + -s
The word 'samvittighedsundersøgelse' is a complex Danish noun divided into nine syllables: sam-vit-ti-gheds-un-der-sø-gel-se. Primary stress falls on 'sam-'. It's a compound word formed from several morphemes, including prefixes, roots, and suffixes. Syllabification follows Danish rules prioritizing onset maximization and vowel nuclei.
Definitions
- 1
Examination of conscience
Conscience examination
“En grundig samvittighedsundersøgelse er nødvendig.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('sam-'). A secondary stress may fall on 'un-'. The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
sam — Open syllable, stressed.. vit — Open syllable, unstressed.. ti — Open syllable, unstressed.. gheds — Closed syllable, unstressed.. un — Open syllable, secondary stress.. der — Open syllable, unstressed.. sø — Open syllable, stressed.. gel — Closed syllable, unstressed.. se — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Danish prefers to maximize the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel nucleus.
Compound Word Stress
Primary stress falls on the first element of a compound word.
Genitive -s
The genitive suffix '-s' typically forms a separate syllable.
- The 'h' in 'vittighed' is silent but affects the preceding vowel length.
- The 'd' in 'undersøgelse' is often reduced or assimilated in rapid speech.
- Regional variations in vowel qualities and the realization of the stød.
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