heteroseksualitet
Syllables
he-te-ro-seks-u-a-li-tet
Pronunciation
/hɛtərʊsɛksʊaˈliːtət/
Stress
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Morphemes
hetero- + seks- + -ualitet
The word 'heteroseksualitet' is divided into eight syllables based on Norwegian phonological rules, prioritizing maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word is a noun derived from Greek and Latin roots, meaning 'heterosexuality'.
Definitions
- 1
Sexual attraction to people of the opposite sex.
Heterosexuality
“Heteroseksualitet er en vanlig seksuell orientering.”
“Studier viser at heteroseksualitet er normen i mange samfunn.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('seks').
Syllables
he — Open syllable, initial syllable.. te — Open syllable.. ro — Open syllable, flap 'r' sound.. seks — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. u — Open syllable.. a — Open syllable.. li — Open syllable.. tet — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally maintained at the beginning of syllables.
Vowel Division
Syllable division generally occurs before a vowel.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may exist but do not affect syllable division.
- Norwegian allows some flexibility in syllable division, but the proposed division is the most common and phonologically justifiable.
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