ekshibisjonisme
Syllables
eks-hi-bi-sjon-is-me
Pronunciation
/ɛks.hi.bi.sjɔn.ɪs.mə/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
eks + hibisjon + isme
The word 'ekshibisjonisme' is divided into six syllables: eks-hi-bi-sjon-is-me. Primary stress falls on 'sjon'. It's a loanword with Latin and Greek roots, and its syllabification follows Nynorsk rules of onset maximization and vowel centering, accommodating the uncommon /ksj/ cluster.
Definitions
- 1
The practice of deliberately exposing one's genitals to another person, typically for sexual gratification.
Exhibitionism
“Han vart dømd for ekshibisjonisme.”
“Ekshibisjonisme er ei form for seksuell avvik.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('sjon'). Nynorsk generally stresses the second-to-last syllable in words of this length and structure.
Syllables
eks — Open syllable, onset cluster /ks/, stressed (weakly).. hi — Open syllable, simple onset and coda.. bi — Open syllable, simple onset and coda.. sjon — Closed syllable, complex onset /sjø/, primary stress.. is — Closed syllable, simple onset and coda.. me — Open syllable, simple onset and coda.
Word Parts
eks
From Latin 'ex-', meaning 'out, from'. Functions as a prefix indicating outward display.
hibisjon
From French 'exhibition', ultimately from Latin 'exhibere', meaning 'to show, display'. Core meaning of displaying something.
isme
From French '-isme', ultimately from Greek '-ismos'. Denotes a doctrine, practice, or characteristic.
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Nynorsk prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable (e.g., 'eks-').
Vowel Quality
Syllables are generally centered around a vowel sound.
Consonant Clusters
Complex consonant clusters are often maintained within a single syllable, especially in loanwords.
- The word's foreign origin introduces the /ksj/ cluster, which is uncommon in native Nynorsk words.
- The syllable division adheres to Nynorsk phonological rules despite the unusual consonant cluster.
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