insubordinasjon
Syllables
in-su-bor-di-na-sjon
Pronunciation
/ɪn.sʊ.bɔr.dɪ.naː.sjɔn/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
in- + subordin- + -asjon
The Norwegian word 'insubordinasjon' is divided into six syllables: in-su-bor-di-na-sjon. It's a noun derived from Latin, meaning 'insubordination'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'na'. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules prioritizing onsets and CV/CVC structures. The 'sj' cluster is treated as a single onset.
Definitions
- 1
The act of being disobedient or refusing to follow orders; insubordination.
Insubordination
“Han viste tegn på insubordinasjon.”
“Insubordinasjon kan føre til disiplinære tiltak.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'na'.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, CV structure.. su — Closed syllable, CV structure.. bor — Closed syllable, CVC structure.. di — Open syllable, CV structure.. na — Open syllable, CV structure, primary stress.. sjon — Closed syllable, CVC structure, 'sj' as a single onset.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Norwegian syllable division prioritizes creating consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables (onsets) whenever possible.
Consonant-Vowel (CV) Structure
Syllables generally follow a CV structure, with consonants and vowels alternating.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC) Structure
Syllables can also end in a consonant (CVC structure).
- The 'sj' cluster is treated as a single onset.
- Vowel length in stressed syllables is common in Norwegian.
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