innstigingstjuveri
Syllables
inn-sti-ging-s-tju-ve-ri
Pronunciation
/ˈɪnːstɪɡɪŋsˌtjuːvɛri/
Stress
1000100
Morphemes
inn- + stig- + -ing-
The word 'innstigingstjuveri' is a compound noun meaning 'embezzlement'. It is divided into seven syllables: inn-sti-ging-s-tju-ve-ri, with primary stress on the first syllable. The syllabification follows Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel boundaries, while considering the weak pronunciation of the genitive suffix.
Definitions
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Embezzlement
Embezzlement
“Han ble anklaget for innstigingstjuveri.”
“Politiet etterforsker et tilfelle av innstigingstjuveri.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('inn'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of a word, especially in compounds.
Syllables
inn — Open syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant. Doubled 'n' creates a longer vowel sound.. sti — Open syllable, vowel surrounded by consonants.. ging — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a nasal consonant cluster.. s — Syllabic consonant, often elided in rapid speech.. tju — Closed syllable, diphthong followed by a consonant.. ve — Open syllable, vowel surrounded by consonants.. ri — Open syllable, vowel surrounded by consonants.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Norwegian syllable division favors creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (onsets) whenever possible.
Vowel Boundary
Syllables are generally divided at vowel boundaries.
Syllabic Consonant
A single consonant between vowels can form a syllable.
- The genitive suffix '-s-' is often pronounced weakly and can be difficult to separate as a distinct syllable.
- The consonant cluster '-stigingstju-' presents a challenge due to its complexity, but the division respects vowel sequences.
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