promillemistenkt
Syllables
pro-mil-le-mis-tenkt
Pronunciation
/ˈprɔmɪlːəˌmɪstənkt/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
pro- + mill- + -e-mistenkt
The word 'promillemistenkt' is an adjective meaning 'suspected of drunk driving'. It is divided into five syllables: pro-mil-le-mis-tenkt, with primary stress on 'mil'. The syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles. It's a compound word with Latin roots and Nynorsk suffixes.
Definitions
- 1
Suspected of driving or being under the influence of alcohol exceeding the legal limit.
Drunk driving suspect (loosely)
“Han ble stoppet av politiet og var promillemistenkt.”
“Promillemistenkte førere risikerer fengselsstraff.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('mil'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
pro — Open syllable, unstressed.. mil — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. le — Open syllable, unstressed.. mis — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tenkt — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables tend to follow a sonority hierarchy.
- The word is a compound, and the syllable division reflects the boundaries between the morphemes.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the precise realization of vowels.
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