embetsforsømmelse
Syllables
em-bets-for-sømm-el-se
Pronunciation
/ˈembætsfɔʂœmməlsə/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
em- + bet + -s-for-sømm-else
The word 'embetsforsømmelse' is divided into six syllables: em-bets-for-sømm-el-se. Stress falls on the second syllable ('bets'). The syllabification follows Norwegian rules prioritizing open syllables and accommodating consonant clusters. The word is a noun meaning 'dereliction of duty' and is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and several suffixes.
Definitions
- 1
Neglect of official duties; dereliction of office.
Dereliction of duty, malfeasance.
“Han ble anklaget for grov embetsforsømmelse.”
“Saken dreide seg om mulig embetsforsømmelse.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('bets'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words often shift the stress.
Syllables
em — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. bets — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster 'ts'. for — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. sømm — Closed syllable, vowel followed by geminate consonant cluster 'mm'. el — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. se — Open syllable, vowel following consonant.
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Maximize Open Syllables
Syllable division prioritizes creating syllables ending in vowels.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are easily separable based on pronunciation.
Geminate Consonant Handling
Geminate consonants do not necessarily trigger syllable division.
- The 'ts' consonant cluster is permissible in Norwegian and doesn't require syllable separation.
- Geminate consonants like 'mm' are common and don't automatically lead to syllable division.
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