gjeldsforpliktelse
Syllables
gjelds-for-plik-telse
Pronunciation
/ˈɡjɛldsˌfɔrplɪktˌelsə/
Stress
0100
Morphemes
gjelds- + plikt- + -else
The word 'gjeldsforpliktelse' is divided into four syllables: gjelds-for-plik-telse. The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('for'). The word is a complex noun formed from a prefix, root, and suffix, all with Old Norse origins. Syllabification follows the principle of maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable has a vowel nucleus.
Definitions
- 1
A legal or moral obligation to pay a debt.
Debt obligation
“Han hadde ei stor gjeldsforpliktelse.”
“Selskapet unngikk gjeldsforpliktelse ved å refinansiere lånet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('for'), indicated by '1'. The other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
gjelds — Closed syllable, initial consonant cluster /ɡj/, followed by a short vowel /ɛ/ and a voiced fricative /ds/. . for — Open syllable, with a rounded vowel /ɔr/. . plik — Closed syllable, with a consonant cluster /pl/ and a short vowel /ɪ/. . telse — Open syllable, with a voiceless alveolar stop /t/, followed by a vowel /e/ and a schwa /ə/.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Nynorsk favors placing as many consonants as possible at the beginning of a syllable (onset).
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within the onset of a syllable unless they are too complex.
- The 'ds' cluster is treated as a single onset, a standard practice in Nynorsk.
- No significant regional variations in syllabification are known for this word.
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