stillesittande
The word 'stillesittande' is divided into five syllables: sti-lle-sit-tan-de. Stress falls on the second syllable. The division follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing onsets and vowel-consonant separation. It's a participial adjective meaning 'sedentary', formed from the roots 'stille' and 'sitte' with the participial suffix '-ande'.
Definitions
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Still-sitting
Sedentary
“Han har ein stillesittande livsstil.”
“Stillesittande arbeid kan vere skadelig for helsa.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('lle').
Syllables
sti — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. lle — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel, long consonant.. sit — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. tan — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. de — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Prioritizes placing consonants at the beginning of syllables.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are generally divided after vowels.
- Doubled consonants ('ll' and 'tt') affect syllable weight but not division.
- Palatalization of 'j' does not affect syllabification.
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