fiendtligsinnet
The word 'fiendtligsinnet' is divided into four syllables: fiend-tlig-sin-net. It's a compound adjective formed from the prefix 'fiendt-', the suffix '-lig', and the suffix '-sinnet'. The primary stress falls on the first syllable. Syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Having a hostile or unfriendly disposition.
Hostile-minded
“Han hadde et fiendtligsinnet blikk.”
“Hun viste en fiendtligsinnet holdning.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('fiend'). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
fiend — Open syllable, stressed. Contains a long vowel.. tlig — Closed syllable, unstressed. Contains a consonant cluster.. sin — Open syllable, unstressed. Contains a geminate consonant.. net — Closed syllable, unstressed. Contains a short vowel.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters (like 'tl' in 'tlig') are kept together at the beginning of a syllable whenever possible.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary, as seen in 'sin' and 'net'.
- Potential elision of 'd' in 'fiendtlig' in colloquial speech.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common but doesn't affect the core syllabification.
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