hemmelighetskremmeri
Syllables
hem-me-li-ghets-krem-me-ri
Pronunciation
/hɛmːəˈlɪɡhetsˌkrɛmːərɪ/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
hemme- + krem- + -leg-hets-meri
The word 'hemmelighetskremmeri' is a complex Nynorsk noun meaning 'secret keeping'. It's divided into seven syllables (hem-me-li-ghets-krem-me-ri) with primary stress on 'krem'. The division follows rules maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences. It's a compound word built from Old Norse and French-derived morphemes.
Definitions
- 1
The act or practice of keeping secrets.
Secret keeping
“Han er kjent for sitt hemmelighetskremmeri.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'krem'.
Syllables
hem — Open syllable, initial consonant, stressed vowel.. me — Open syllable, vowel following consonant.. li — Open syllable, vowel following consonant.. ghets — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the end.. krem — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the beginning, primary stress.. me — Open syllable, vowel following consonant.. ri — Open syllable, vowel following consonant.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., 'krem').
Vowel Sequences
Vowel sequences are typically divided into separate syllables (e.g., 'li-ghets').
Syllable Weight
Closed syllables (ending in a consonant) are preferred when possible.
- The consonant cluster '-skrem-' is complex but permissible in Nynorsk.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the precise realization of vowel qualities, but not the core syllable division.
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