flerspråklighet
Syllables
fle-rsprå-kli-ghet
Pronunciation
/flɛrsprɔːklɪˈhɛɪt/
Stress
0010
Morphemes
fler- + språk- + -lig-heit
The word 'flerspråklighet' is divided into four syllables: fle-rsprå-kli-ghet. Stress falls on the third syllable ('kli'). It's a complex noun formed from a prefix, root, and two suffixes. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of being multilingual; the condition of knowing or using several languages.
Multilingualism
“Flerspråklighet er en ressurs.”
“Han fremmet flerspråklighet i skolen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('kli'), indicated by '1'. The other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
fle — Open syllable, onset cluster 'fl', vowel /ɛ/.. rsprå — Complex onset cluster 'rspr', vowel /ɔː/. The 'r' is syllabic in some dialects, but here it's part of the onset.. kli — Closed syllable, onset 'kl', vowel /ɪ/.. ghet — Closed syllable, onset 'gh', diphthong /ɛɪ/, final consonant /t/.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are retained in the onset of the syllable whenever possible (e.g., 'fl', 'rspr', 'kl').
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable contains a vowel that serves as its nucleus.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllable structure adheres to the sonority hierarchy, with sounds becoming more sonorous towards the nucleus.
- The 'r' in 'rsprå' can be syllabic in some dialects, but is treated as part of the onset here.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllable division.
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