uovervinnelighet
Syllables
u-o-ver-vin-ne-li-ghet
Pronunciation
/ˌuːɔˈvɛrvɪnːəˌlɪɡheɪt/
Stress
0010001
Morphemes
u- + overvinn- + -elighet
The word *uovervinnelighet* is divided into seven syllables: u-o-ver-vin-ne-li-ghet. Stress falls on the penult syllable ('vin'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix (*u-*), root (*overvinn-*), and suffix (*-elighet*). Syllable division follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
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invincibility
Invincibility
“Soldatenes *uovervinnelighet* inspirerte folket.”
“Han følte en følelse av *uovervinnelighet*.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penult syllable ('vin').
Syllables
u — Open syllable, vowel onset.. o — Open syllable, vowel onset.. ver — Closed syllable, consonant onset and coda.. vin — Closed syllable, geminate consonant coda.. ne — Open syllable, consonant onset.. li — Closed syllable, consonant onset.. ghet — Closed syllable, consonant onset.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally included in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel-to-Vowel Separation
Sequences of vowels are typically divided into separate syllables.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary due to other rules.
- The geminate 'nn' in 'vin-' requires maintaining consonant length in the phonetic transcription.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation (e.g., /ɔ/ vs. /o/) do not significantly affect syllable division.
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