tillitvekkande
Syllables
til-lit-vek-kan-de
Pronunciation
/ˈtɪlːɪtˌvɛkːan̪d̪ə/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
vekk- + tillit + -ande
The word 'tillitvekkande' is divided into five syllables: til-lit-vek-kan-de. It consists of the prefix 'vekk-', the root 'tillit', and the suffix '-ande'. The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('lit'). Syllable division follows the principle of maximizing onsets and respecting consonant clusters, typical of Nynorsk phonology.
Definitions
- 1
Inspiring trust; trustworthy; reliable.
Trustworthy, confidence-inspiring
“Ein tillitvekkande person”
“Ho gav eit tillitvekkande inntrykk”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('lit'). This is typical for Nynorsk adjectives of this length.
Syllables
til — Open syllable, CV structure.. lit — Closed syllable, CVC structure with geminate consonant.. vek — Closed syllable, CVC structure.. kan — Open syllable, CV structure.. de — Open syllable, CV structure with dentalized 'd'.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Syllables are divided to create the largest possible consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables (onsets).
Consonant-Vowel (CV) Structure
Syllables generally follow a CV structure, where a consonant is followed by a vowel.
Geminate Consonants
Doubled consonants create a longer syllable but do not change the syllable division.
- Geminate consonants ('ll' and 'kk') affect syllable weight.
- Dentalization of 'd' before 'e' is a common allophonic variation.
- Regional variations in vowel quality are minimal and do not affect syllable division.
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