utilitaristisk
Syllables
u-ti-li-ta-ris-tisk
Pronunciation
/ʉtɪlɪtaˈrɪstɪsk/
Stress
0 0 0 0 1 0
Morphemes
utili- + tar- + -taristisk
The word 'utilitaristisk' is divided into six syllables (u-ti-li-ta-ris-tisk) with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's morphologically complex, derived from Latin roots, and functions as an adjective. Syllabification follows standard Nynorsk rules prioritizing onsets and vowel sounds.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to utilitarianism; characterized by the principle that the best action is the one that maximizes utility.
Utilitarian
“En utilitaristisk tilnærming”
“Den utilitaristiske filosofien”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ris').
Syllables
u — Open syllable, initial vowel.. ti — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel.. li — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel.. ta — Open syllable, vowel sound.. ris — Closed syllable, consonant cluster-vowel.. tisk — Closed syllable, consonant cluster-vowel.
Word Parts
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Vowel Initial Syllable
Any vowel sound initiates a new syllable.
Consonant-Vowel Syllable
A consonant followed by a vowel typically forms a syllable.
Maximize Onsets
Nynorsk prioritizes maximizing consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables.
- Consonant clusters 'tr' and 'st' are common and do not pose significant challenges.
- Potential dialectal variations in vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
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