eigenrettferdig
Syllables
ei-gen-rett-fer-dig
Pronunciation
/ˈæɪɡənˌrɛtːfɛrˈdiːɡ/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
ei + gen/rett + ferdig
The word 'eigenrettferdig' is divided into five syllables: ei-gen-rett-fer-dig. It's an adjective meaning 'self-righteous' and is formed from several morphemes with Old Norse origins. Stress falls on the second syllable. Syllabification follows standard Norwegian rules regarding vowel digraphs, consonant codas, and permissible consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Self-righteous, conceited, believing oneself to be morally superior.
Self-righteous
“Han var en egenrettferdig mann som alltid dømte andre.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('gen'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words can shift stress.
Syllables
ei — Open syllable, vowel digraph forming the nucleus.. gen — Closed syllable, consonant coda.. rett — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'rt' in the coda.. fer — Closed syllable, consonant coda.. dig — Closed syllable, consonant coda.
Word Parts
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Vowel Digraphs
Vowel digraphs (like 'ei') generally form a single syllable nucleus.
Consonant Coda
Consonants following a vowel form a syllable coda, closing the syllable.
Consonant Clusters
Permissible consonant clusters (like 'rt') can remain within the same syllable.
- The 'rd' cluster in 'rett' could potentially be split, but Norwegian generally prefers to keep common clusters together.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist, but they do not affect syllable division.
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