kjønnslemlestelse
Syllables
kjønns-lem-les-tel-se
Pronunciation
/ˈkjønːslem.lɛs.tɛl.sə/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
kjønns + lemlest + else
The word 'kjønnslemlestelse' is divided into five syllables: kjønns-lem-les-tel-se. The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('le'). The word is a noun composed of a prefix 'kjønns-', a root 'lemlest-', and a suffix '-else'. Syllabification follows Nynorsk rules of onset maximization and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Female genital mutilation; the practice of altering or injuring the female genitalia for non-medical reasons.
Female genital mutilation
“Kjønnslemlestelse er en alvorlig menneskerettighetskrenkelse.”
“Organisasjonen arbeider for å bekjempe kjønnslemlestelse.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('le'). This is typical for Nynorsk nouns with more than two syllables.
Syllables
kjønns — Open syllable with a geminate consonant. Contains the prefix 'kjønns-'. lem — Closed syllable, containing the root 'lem-'.. les — Closed syllable, part of the root 'lemlest-'. tel — Closed syllable, part of the root 'lemlest-'. se — Open syllable, containing the suffix '-se'.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Attempting to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
Avoiding leaving a single consonant at the end of a syllable unless necessary.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
- The consonant cluster 'ml' is common and doesn't pose a significant challenge.
- The geminate consonant 'nn' affects syllable weight but doesn't alter the division.
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