grunnlovsstridig
Syllables
grunn-lov-sstri-dig
Pronunciation
/ɡrʊnːˈlɔvsˌstrɪːdɪɡ/
Stress
0100
Morphemes
grunnlovstrid + -ig
The word 'grunnlovsstridig' is divided into four syllables: grunn-lov-sstri-dig. The primary stress falls on 'lov'. It's a complex adjective formed through compounding and derivation, with Old Norse roots. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel-based division.
Definitions
- 1
Contrary to the constitution; unconstitutional.
Unconstitutional
“Den nye loven ble erklært grunnlovsstridig.”
“Avgjørelsen var grunnlovsstridig.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('lov'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compounding and length of the first syllable shift the stress.
Syllables
grunn — Open syllable, containing a long vowel and a nasal consonant. Unstressed.. lov — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a voiced fricative. Primary stressed syllable.. sstri — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster and a short vowel. Unstressed.. dig — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a voiced stop. Unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian syllable division prioritizes maximizing the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable. This is evident in the division of 'sstri'.
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally divided around vowel sounds. Each vowel nucleus forms the core of a syllable.
- The geminate consonant 'nn' in 'grunn' influences the syllable weight and pronunciation.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might slightly affect the phonetic realization of the syllables, but not the syllable division itself.
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