hemmelighetsfull
Syllables
hem-me-li-ghets-full
Pronunciation
/hɛmːəˈlɪɡhetsfʊlː/
Stress
00011
Morphemes
hemme- + leg- + hets-full
The word 'hemmelighetsfull' is divided into five syllables: hem-me-li-ghets-full. It is an adjective meaning 'secretive' and is formed from Old Norse roots. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Full of secrets; secretive; mysterious.
Secretive, mysterious, full of secrets.
“Han var en hemmelighetsfull mann.”
“Hun hadde et hemmelighetsfullt smil.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-hets-'). This is typical for Nynorsk adjectives with multiple syllables.
Syllables
hem — Open syllable, initial consonant. Contains the prefix 'hemme-'. me — Open syllable, vowel sound. Part of the prefix 'hemme-'. li — Open syllable, vowel sound. Part of the root '-leg-'. ghets — Closed syllable, contains the suffix '-hets-' and a velar fricative.. full — Closed syllable, contains the suffix '-full-' and a geminate consonant.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable to maximize the onset.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary due to vowel sequences.
- The geminate 'll' at the end of the word is a slight edge case, but the rule of maximizing onsets takes precedence.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the precise realization of the velar fricative /ɣ/.
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