undertvingelse
The word 'undertvingelse' is divided into five syllables: un-der-tving-el-se. The primary stress falls on 'tving'. The division follows Nynorsk rules of maximizing onsets and centering syllables around vowel nuclei. It's a noun formed from a prefix, root, and suffix, meaning 'subjugation'.
Definitions
- 1
The act of forcing or compelling someone or something; subjugation.
Subjugation, compulsion, coercion
“Han møtte sterk motstand mot sin undertvingelse av folket.”
“Undertvingelse av naturen kan ha negative konsekvenser.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable, 'tving'.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, initial syllable.. der — Open syllable, following the prefix.. tving — Closed syllable, primary stress.. el — Open syllable, part of the suffix.. se — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onset
Consonant clusters are included in the onset of the syllable whenever possible.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
- The consonant cluster 'tvi' is common and doesn't pose a division challenge.
- The final schwa /ə/ is typical and doesn't affect syllable division.
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