etterrettelighet
Syllables
et-ter-rett-e-lig-het
Pronunciation
/ˈɛtːərˌrɛtːəˌliːɡˌhɛɪt/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
etter + rett + elighet
The word 'etterrettelighet' is divided into six syllables based on Norwegian phonological rules prioritizing onset maximization and accommodating geminate consonants. It's a noun meaning 'credibility' formed from a prefix, root, and suffixes. Stress falls on the third syllable ('rett').
Definitions
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Credibility, reliability, trustworthiness
Credibility, reliability
“Hans etterrettelighet er upåklagelig.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('rett'). Norwegian stress is generally weak, but 'rett' receives the most prominence.
Syllables
et — Open syllable, onset 'et'. ter — Closed syllable, onset 'ter'. rett — Closed syllable, onset 'rett', geminate consonant. e — Open syllable, onset 'e'. lig — Closed syllable, onset 'lig'. het — Closed syllable, onset 'het'
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian favors placing as many consonants as possible at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel-Initial Syllable Rule
Syllables starting with vowels are common and readily formed.
Geminate Consonant Rule
Geminates are treated as a single unit within a syllable, influencing syllable weight.
Consonant Cluster Permitted
Norwegian allows for relatively complex consonant clusters, particularly in onsets.
- The geminate 'tt' is crucial for pronunciation.
- Norwegian stress is relatively weak.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might occur.
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