dobbeltbetydning
Syllables
dob-belt-be-tyd-ning
Pronunciation
/ˈdɔbːəlˌbetyːdˌniŋ/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
dobbelt + betyd + ning
The Norwegian word 'dobbeltbetydning' is syllabified as dob-belt-be-tyd-ning, with primary stress on the first syllable. It's a compound noun formed from 'dobbelt' (double), 'betyd' (meaning), and '-ning' (nominalizing suffix). Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel break rules.
Definitions
- 1
Double meaning; ambiguity.
Double meaning, ambiguity
“Dobbeltbetydningen i diktet gjorde det vanskelig å tolke.”
“Han utnyttet dobbeltbetydningen for å skape en vits.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('dob'). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
dob — Open syllable, stressed.. belt — Closed syllable, unstressed.. be — Open syllable, unstressed.. tyd — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ning — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Break
Syllables are generally divided after vowels.
Consonant Cluster Division
Complex consonant clusters are often broken up based on sonority.
- The pronunciation of the 't' in 'betydning' can be devoiced.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the degree of stress on different syllables.
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