uhøytidelighet
Syllables
u-hø-y-ti-de-li-ghet
Pronunciation
/ʉˈhøʏtɪdəlɪˌhɛɪt/
Stress
0100001
Morphemes
u- + høgtid + -elighet
The word 'uhøytidelighet' is divided into seven syllables: u-hø-y-ti-de-li-ghet. It consists of an intensifying prefix 'u-', the root 'høgtid' (festivity), and the suffix '-elighet' (forming an abstract noun). The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('høy'). Syllabification follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing maximizing onsets and requiring a vowel nucleus in each syllable.
Definitions
- 1
Lack of solemnity; informality; frivolity.
Informality, frivolity, lack of seriousness.
“Det var en atmosfære av uhøytidelighet.”
“Han møtte situasjonen med uhøytidelighet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('høy').
Syllables
u — Open syllable, initial vowel.. hø — Closed syllable, 'h' onset.. y — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. ti — Closed syllable, 't' onset.. de — Open syllable, 'd' onset.. li — Closed syllable, 'l' onset.. ghet — Closed syllable, 'gh' onset.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Nynorsk favors forming syllables with consonant clusters as onsets whenever possible.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Initial Vowel
An initial vowel always begins a new syllable.
- The consonant cluster 'gh' is relatively uncommon but legitimate.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'y' (/ʏ/ vs. /ʉ/) may exist.
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