ubestikkelighet
Syllables
u-be-stik-ke-li-ghet
Pronunciation
/ʉˈbɛstɪkːəlɪˌheɪ̯t/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
u- + bestikk- + -el-ighet
The word 'ubestikkelighet' is divided into six syllables: u-be-stik-ke-li-ghet. The primary stress falls on 'sti'. The syllabification follows Nynorsk rules of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences. It is a noun meaning 'incorruptibility'.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being incorruptible; integrity.
Incorruptibility, integrity
“Han viste stor ubestikkelighet i sin rolle som dommar.”
ant:bestikkelighet
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('sti'). The stress pattern is typical for Nynorsk words of this length.
Syllables
u — Open syllable, vowel onset.. be — Open syllable, vowel onset.. stik — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset, long consonant.. ke — Open syllable, consonant onset.. li — Open syllable, consonant onset.. ghet — Closed syllable, diphthong nucleus, consonant cluster coda.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are maintained at the beginning of syllables whenever possible.
Vowel Onset
Each syllable must begin with a vowel or a consonant cluster.
- The 'stikk' cluster could potentially be divided as 'sti-kk' in some dialects, but 'stik-ke' is more common.
- The final 't' in 'ghet' may be reduced or elided in rapid speech.
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