fremmedfiendtlighet
Syllables
frem-med-fi-end-tli-ghet
Pronunciation
/ˈfrɛmːɛdˌfiːn(d)tliːɡheɪt/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
fremmed + fiend + lighet
The word 'fremmedfiendtlighet' is divided into six syllables based on Norwegian phonological rules, prioritizing onset maximization and vowel nuclei. It's a complex noun formed from a prefix, root, and suffix, denoting xenophobia. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable.
Definitions
- 1
Intense dislike or prejudice against people from other countries.
Xenophobia
“Fremmedfiendtlighet er et alvorlig problem i mange samfunn.”
“Han ble anklaget for fremmedfiendtlighet etter sine uttalelser.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-het').
Syllables
frem — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster 'fr', vowel nucleus 'e'.. med — Open syllable, onset consonant 'm', vowel nucleus 'e'.. fi — Open syllable, onset consonant 'f', vowel nucleus 'i'.. end — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster 'nd', vowel nucleus 'e'.. tli — Open syllable, onset consonant 't', vowel nucleus 'i'.. ghet — Closed syllable, onset consonant 'g', vowel nucleus 'e', coda consonant 't'.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian syllable division prioritizes maximizing the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound, serving as the nucleus.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllables generally follow a sonority hierarchy, with vowels being more sonorous than consonants.
- The 'd' in 'fiendt-' can be reduced or elided in some dialects, affecting pronunciation but not syllable division.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not alter the core syllabification.
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