ungdomsledigheit
Syllables
ung-doms-le-di-gheit
Pronunciation
/ˈʊŋːdɔmsˌleːdiɡheɪt/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
ungdoms-ledig- + -heit
The word 'ungdomsledighet' is divided into five syllables: ung-doms-le-di-gheit. The primary stress falls on the first syllable ('ung'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of roots and suffixes derived from Old Norse. Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
The state of being unemployed as a young person.
Youth unemployment
“Ungdomsledighet er eit stort problem i mange område.”
“Regjeringa prøver å redusere ungdomsledighet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('ung'). The stress pattern is typical for Nynorsk words of this length.
Syllables
ung — Open syllable, stressed.. doms — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. le — Open syllable.. di — Open syllable.. gheit — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable whenever possible.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left alone at the end of a syllable unless they form a valid coda.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable typically contains one vowel sound.
- The consonant cluster '-dms-' is permissible in Nynorsk despite its complexity.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur but do not significantly alter syllable division.
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