hensiktsvarende
Syllables
hen-sikt-sva-ren-de
Pronunciation
/hɛnˈsɪktsˌsvɑːrɛndə/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
hensikt, svar + -ende
The word 'hensiktssvarende' is a compound adjective in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: hen-sikt-sva-ren-de. Primary stress falls on the second syllable. Syllabification follows rules maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences. It's formed from the roots 'hensikt' and 'svar' with the adjectival suffix '-ende'.
Definitions
- 1
Corresponding to the intention, serving the purpose, appropriate.
purposeful, intentional, relevant, appropriate
“En hensiktssvarende løsning.”
“Dette er en hensiktssvarende handling.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable (sikt).
Syllables
hen — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. sikt — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel and consonant.. sva — Open syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel.. ren — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. de — Open syllable, consonant followed by a vowel.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Sequences
Vowel sequences are typically separated into different syllables.
Closed vs. Open Syllables
Syllables ending in a consonant are closed, while those ending in a vowel are open.
- The 's' clusters are common and don't pose a significant challenge. The compound structure is the main complexity.
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