anstendighetskjensle
Syllables
an-sten-dig-hets-kjen-sle
Pronunciation
/anˈstɛndɪˌhɛtskjɛnslə/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
an + stendig + hetskjensle
The word 'anstendighetskjensle' is a complex Nynorsk noun divided into six syllables: an-sten-dig-hets-kjen-sle. Stress falls on the second syllable ('sten'). The syllabification follows the principles of onset maximization and avoiding stranded consonants, typical of Nynorsk phonology. It is morphologically composed of a prefix, root, and two suffixes, all of Germanic origin.
Definitions
- 1
A sense of decency, a feeling of what is appropriate or respectable.
Sense of propriety, moral sensibility.
“Han manglet enhver anstendighetskjensle.”
“Hennes anstendighetskjensle hindret henne i å si det.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('sten'). The stress pattern is typical for Nynorsk nouns with multiple syllables.
Syllables
an — Open syllable, unstressed.. sten — Closed syllable, stressed.. dig — Closed syllable, unstressed.. hets — Closed syllable, unstressed.. kjen — Open syllable, unstressed.. sle — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are retained at the beginning of syllables whenever possible (e.g., 'stend').
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left isolated at the end of a syllable unless they form a natural coda.
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally divided around vowel sounds.
- The '-kj-' cluster is a standard feature of Nynorsk and doesn't pose a syllabification challenge.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist but do not significantly alter syllable division.
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