kjønnslemlestelse
Syllables
kjønns-lem-les-tel-se
Pronunciation
/ˈçœnːslemˌlestelse/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
kjønns- + lemlest- + -else-te-se
The Norwegian word 'kjønnslemlestelse' (female genital mutilation) is divided into five syllables: kjønns-lem-les-tel-se. The primary stress falls on 'lem'. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes of Old Norse origin. Syllabification follows standard Norwegian rules prioritizing open syllables and vowel peaks.
Definitions
- 1
Female genital mutilation; the practice of altering or injuring the female genitalia for non-medical reasons.
Female genital mutilation
“Kjønnslemlestelse er en alvorlig menneskerettighetskrenkelse.”
“Organisasjonen jobber for å bekjempe kjønnslemlestelse.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('lem'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but the length and semantic importance of 'lemlest' shift the stress.
Syllables
kjønns — Closed syllable, contains the geminate consonant 'nn'. lem — Open syllable, root syllable, primary stress. les — Open syllable, contains the suffix '-else'. tel — Open syllable, contains the suffix '-te'. se — Open syllable, contains the suffix '-se'
Word Parts
kjønns-
Derived from 'kjønn' (gender), Old Norse origin, specifies the gender affected.
lemlest-
Meaning 'mutilate', Old Norse origin ('lemja'), core meaning of the word.
-else-te-se
Combination of suffixes: -else (nominalization), -te (past participle), -se (nominalization), Old Norse origins.
Onset Principle
Consonant clusters are broken up to create open syllables where possible.
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllable onsets and codas follow a sonority hierarchy.
- The geminate 'nn' in 'kjønns' could potentially influence syllable division, but remains within the first syllable due to the following vowel.
- The word's length and compound structure necessitate a more detailed syllabic breakdown than shorter words.
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