uimotståelighet
Syllables
ui-mo-tstå-e-lig-het
Pronunciation
/ˌuɪmɔtˈstɔːliˌheɪt/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
u- + motstå- + -elighet
The word 'uimotståelighet' is syllabified into ui-mo-tstå-e-lig-het, following Nynorsk rules that prioritize maximizing onsets and grouping vowel sequences. It's a noun formed from a negative prefix, a root meaning 'to resist', and a suffix denoting a state or quality. Primary stress falls on the 'stå' syllable.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being irresistible.
Irresistibility
“Hennes sjarm var full av uimotståelighet.”
“Han ga etter for fristelsen og uimotståeligheten.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable (*stå*). A slight secondary stress is present on the final syllable, but less prominent.
Syllables
ui — Open syllable, diphthong.. mo — Open syllable.. tstå — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. e — Open syllable, diphthong.. lig — Closed syllable.. het — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel Sequence Rule
Vowel sequences are generally grouped into the same syllable.
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are preferred as onsets rather than codas.
Consonant-Vowel Pairing
A consonant typically joins the following vowel to form a syllable.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of the rules.
- The 'j' sound is a potential point of variation in pronunciation, but doesn't affect syllabification.
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