eigenrettferdig
Syllables
ei-gen-rett-fer-dig
Pronunciation
/ˈæɪ̯ɡənˌrɛtːfɛrˈdiɡ/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
eigen + rett + ferdig
The word 'eigenrettferdig' is divided into five syllables: ei-gen-rett-fer-dig. Stress falls on the penult. The syllabification follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences. The word is morphologically complex, comprising a German-derived prefix, an Old Norse root, and an Old Norse suffix. It functions as an adjective meaning 'self-righteous'.
Definitions
- 1
Self-righteous, conceited, believing oneself to be morally superior.
Self-righteous
“Han var en egenrettferdig mann som alltid dømte andre.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penult (second-to-last syllable: 'dig').
Syllables
ei — Open syllable, diphthong nucleus, onset 'g' belongs to the next syllable.. gen — Closed syllable, consonant coda.. rett — Closed syllable, geminate consonant coda.. fer — Open syllable, simple structure.. dig — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onset
Consonant clusters are generally included in the onset of the following syllable.
Vowel Sequence
Diphthongs and vowel sequences form a single syllable nucleus.
Single Vowel Rule
A single vowel followed by consonants typically forms a syllable.
- Geminate consonants ('tt' in 'rett') are common in Nynorsk and do not affect syllabification.
- Regional variations in diphthong pronunciation may exist but do not alter the core syllable division.
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