ubarmhjærtigeit
Syllables
u-bar-m-hjær-ti-geit
Pronunciation
/ʉˈbɑrmˌhjæɾtɪˌɡeɪt/
Stress
010001
Morphemes
u- + barmhjerta + -ighet
The word 'ubarmhjertighet' is divided into six syllables: u-bar-m-hjær-ti-geit. It consists of a negative prefix, a root meaning 'compassion', and a nominalizing suffix. Primary stress falls on the second syllable. Syllabification follows Nynorsk rules of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences.
Definitions
- 1
Lack of compassion, ruthlessness, heartlessness.
Ruthlessness, lack of mercy.
“Han viste stor ubarmhjertighet mot sine fiender.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('bar').
Syllables
u — Open syllable, initial vowel.. bar — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. m — Open syllable, consonant followed by vowel.. hjær — Closed syllable, 'hj' as a single onset.. ti — Closed syllable, consonant onset.. geit — Closed syllable, consonant onset, diphthong.
Word Parts
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Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
- The 'hj' cluster requires specific pronunciation knowledge.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation (e.g., diphthong 'ei').
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