samvittighetsproblem
Syllables
sam-vit-ti-ghet-spro-blem
Pronunciation
/ˈsɑmvɪtːɪɡɛtsproblɛm/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
sam + vittighet + sproblem
The word 'samvittighetsproblem' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: sam-vit-ti-ghet-spro-blem. Stress falls on 'spro'. The syllabification follows rules maximizing onsets and respecting vowel quality, with morphemic boundaries influencing the division. It means 'problem of conscience'.
Definitions
- 1
A problem related to one's conscience; a moral dilemma.
Problem of conscience
“Han slet med eit stort samvittighetsproblem etter løgna.”
“Avgjorda var eit vanskeleg samvittighetsproblem for henne.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penult syllable ('spro'). The stress pattern is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.
Syllables
sam — Open syllable, single vowel sound.. vit — Open syllable, long vowel sound.. ti — Open syllable, short vowel sound.. ghet — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. spro — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. blem — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Quality
Each vowel sound generally forms the nucleus of its own syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are divided based on the constituent morphemes.
- Geminate consonants (double 't' in 'vittighet') are phonemically significant.
- Nynorsk generally avoids hiatus, but it's not an issue in this word due to consonant separation.
- Regional variations in vowel quality are minor and don't significantly affect syllable division.
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