underprivilegert
Syllables
un-der-pri-vi-le-gert
Pronunciation
/ˈʊndərˌprɪvɪˈleːɡərt/
Stress
000011
Morphemes
under + privileg + ert
The word 'underprivilegert' is divided into six syllables based on vowel-based division and onset maximization rules. It consists of a prefix 'under-', a root 'privileg-', and a suffix '-ert'. The primary stress falls on the penult syllable. It functions as an adjective meaning 'disadvantaged'.
Definitions
- 1
Having fewer advantages than others; disadvantaged.
Disadvantaged, underprivileged
“Barn frå underprivilegerte bakgrunnar treng ekstra støtte.”
“Ho vaks opp i eit underprivilegert område.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penult syllable ('le-').
Syllables
un — Open syllable, initial syllable.. der — Open syllable.. pri — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. vi — Open syllable.. le — Open syllable.. gert — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllable division occurs before each vowel sound.
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within the onset of a syllable.
- Dialectal variations in vowel quality.
- Potential reduction of /r/ in some eastern dialects.
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