misunnelsesverdig
Syllables
mi-sun-nel-ses-ver-dig
Pronunciation
/mɪˈsʉnːˌɛlsɛsˈvɛrdɪɡ/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
mis- + unn- + -else-s-verdig
The word 'misunnelsesverdig' is divided into six syllables: mi-sun-nel-ses-ver-dig. It features a prefix (*mis-*), a root (*unn-*), and several suffixes (*-else-s-verdig*). The primary stress falls on the second syllable. Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and dividing before vowels, common in Nynorsk phonology.
Definitions
- 1
Feeling or causing envy; enviable.
Envious, enviable, worthy of envy.
“Han var misunnelsesverdig heldig.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable (*unn*). The stress pattern is typical for Nynorsk adjectives of this length.
Syllables
mi — Open syllable, initial syllable.. sun — Closed syllable, contains a long consonant.. nel — Open syllable.. ses — Closed syllable.. ver — Open syllable.. dig — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onset
Consonant clusters are generally maintained at the beginning of syllables.
Vowel Division
Syllable division typically occurs before each vowel.
Long Consonants
Long consonants are generally maintained within a single syllable.
- The *ls* cluster in *els* could potentially be split, but Nynorsk generally prefers to keep it intact.
- Doubled consonants like *nn* are typically kept within a single syllable.
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