bedrageritiltalt
Syllables
be-dra-ge-ri-tilt-alt
Pronunciation
/bɛˈdrɑːɡəˌrɪtɪltɑlt/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
be- + drage- + -alt-
The word 'bedrageritiltalt' is syllabified based on maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences, typical of Norwegian phonology. The primary stress falls on the second syllable. The word is a past participle passive form meaning 'accused of fraud'.
Definitions
- 1
Having been accused of fraud.
Accused of fraud
“Den bedrageritiltalte mannen nektet alle anklager.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('dra-'). Norwegian stress generally falls on the first syllable of the root.
Syllables
be- — Open syllable, vowel onset.. dra- — Onset cluster 'dr', maximizing onset.. ge- — Open syllable, vowel onset.. ri- — Open syllable, vowel onset.. tilt- — Onset cluster 'tl', maximizing onset.. alt- — Onset cluster 'alt', maximizing onset.
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are preferred as onsets rather than codas.
Vowel Onset
Syllables generally begin with a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Onset
Common Norwegian consonant clusters (dr, tl, alt) are maintained as onsets.
- The length of the word and multiple suffixes create a complex structure. The division 'tilt-alt' is preferred over 'til-talt' due to the tendency to maintain consonant clusters as onsets.
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