ledighetsproblem
Syllables
le-di-ghet-spro-blem
Pronunciation
/ˈleːdiˌheːtsproːblɛm/
Stress
1011
Morphemes
spro- + ledig- + -het
The word 'ledighetsproblem' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: le-di-ghet-spro-blem. It's composed of the root 'ledig-' (empty), the suffix '-het' (nominalizer), and the compound element 'sproblem' (problem). Stress falls on the first syllable of 'ledighet' and 'problem'. Syllabification follows the principle of maximizing onsets.
Definitions
- 1
A problem related to unemployment.
Unemployment problem
“Regjeringen må finne løsninger på ledighetsproblemet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the first syllable of 'ledighet' and the first syllable of 'problem'. The second syllable of 'ledighet' receives secondary stress.
Syllables
le — Open syllable, stressed.. di — Open syllable, unstressed.. ghet — Closed syllable, stressed.. spro — Open syllable, stressed.. blem — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Syllables are formed to include as many initial consonants as possible, adhering to Nynorsk phonotactics.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound, forming the nucleus of the syllable.
- Compound word syllabification can have slight regional variations, but the proposed division is the most common.
- The 'spro-' prefix is often treated as a single unit due to its frequent occurrence in compounds.
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