tilbakelegning
The word 'tilbakelegning' is divided into five syllables: til-ba-ke-leg-ning. The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ba'). It's a compound noun formed from a prefix, two roots, and a suffix, with Old Norse origins. Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and ensuring a vowel peak in each syllable.
Definitions
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Repositioning, laying back, or the act of placing something back.
Repositioning, laying back
“Etter operasjonen var tilbakelegning av muskelen nødvendig.”
“Tilbakelegning av stolen gjorde det lettere å lese.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ba'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
til — Open syllable, unstressed.. ba — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. ke — Open syllable, unstressed.. leg — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ning — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Syllables are divided to include as many consonants as possible in the onset position.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound as its nucleus.
- The compound nature of the word influences syllable division.
- Dialectal variations in the pronunciation of 'g' in 'legning' may exist.
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