nærhetsprinsipp
Syllables
nær-hets-prin-sipp
Pronunciation
/ˈnærˌhɛtsˈprɪnsɪpː/
Stress
0101
Morphemes
nær- + prinsipp + -hets
The word 'nærhetsprinsipp' is divided into four syllables: 'nær-hets-prin-sipp'. It consists of a prefix 'nær-', a suffix '-hets', and a root 'prinsipp'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'prin'. Syllable division follows the rules of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
The principle of proximity; the idea that things that are close together in space or time are more likely to be related.
Principle of proximity
“Nærhetsprinsippet er viktig i mange fagfelt.”
“Psykologar studerer nærhetsprinsippet i menneskeleg åtferd.”
syn:nærleiksprinsipp
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'prin'. The first and third syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
nær — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. hets — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'hts' forms the coda.. prin — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'pr' forms the onset.. sipp — Closed syllable, long vowel due to following 'pp'
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Prioritizes forming syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (onsets) whenever possible.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Avoids leaving single consonants at the end of a syllable without a following vowel.
- The 'spr' cluster is a common challenge, but Nynorsk generally allows it in onsets.
- Some speakers might insert a schwa /ə/ after the 's' in 'spr' for ease of pronunciation, but this is not standard.
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