selvstændighedsprincippet
Syllables
selv-stæn-dig-heds-prin-cip-pet
Pronunciation
/ˈselvsˌtændiˌheðsprinˈsiːpət/
Stress
1000100
Morphemes
selv + stændig + hed
The word *selvstændighedsprincippet* is a complex Danish noun meaning 'the principle of self-determination'. It's divided into seven syllables: selv-stæn-dig-heds-prin-cip-pet, with primary stress on the first syllable. It's a compound word built from the morphemes 'selv-', 'stændig-', '-hed', and '-sprincippet'. Syllabification follows vowel peak and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
The principle of self-determination.
The principle of self-determination
“FN støtter selvstændighedsprincippet for alle nationer.”
“Debatten drejede sig om selvstændighedsprincippet i forhold til Grønland.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the first syllable ('selv'), with a weaker secondary stress on 'prin'.
Syllables
selv — Open syllable, stressed, onset: /s/, rime: /elv/. stæn — Closed syllable, onset: /st/, rime: /æn/. dig — Open syllable, onset: /d/, rime: /ih/. heds — Closed syllable, onset: /h/, rime: /eds/. prin — Open syllable, secondary stress, onset: /pr/, rime: /in/. cip — Closed syllable, onset: /s/, rime: /ip/. pet — Closed syllable, onset: /p/, rime: /et/
Word Parts
Vowel Peak Rule
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained unless exceptionally long.
Onset-Rime Rule
Syllables are divided into onset and rime.
Stress Rule
Primary stress falls on the first syllable.
- The pronunciation of 'd' in 'stændighed' can be reduced or elided.
- Danish compounding leads to complex words.
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