kjønnslemlesting
Syllables
kjønns-lem-les-ting
Pronunciation
/ˈkjønːslem.les.tiŋ/
Stress
0100
Morphemes
kjønns- + lemlest- + -ing
The word 'kjønnslemlesting' is a compound noun derived from Old Norse roots. It is syllabified as kjønns-lem-les-ting, with primary stress on the second syllable ('le-'). Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel sequencing. The word refers to female genital mutilation and is a sensitive topic.
Definitions
- 1
Female genital mutilation; the practice of altering or injuring the female genitalia for non-medical reasons.
Female genital mutilation
“Kjønnslemlesting er en alvorlig menneskerettighetskrenkelse.”
“Organisasjonen arbeider for å bekjempe kjønnslemlesting.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('le-'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words and longer words can shift the stress.
Syllables
kjønns — Closed syllable, contains a geminated consonant. Onset: /k/, Nucleus: /jø/, Coda: /nːs/. lem — Open syllable, onset: /l/, nucleus: /e/, coda: /m/. les — Closed syllable, onset: /l/, nucleus: /e/, coda: /s/. ting — Closed syllable, onset: /t/, nucleus: /i/, coda: /ŋ/
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Sequencing
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a separate syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified based on the individual components.
- Gemination of 'nn' in 'kjønns' is maintained in pronunciation.
- The 'em' cluster in 'lemlesting' is a common feature and doesn't pose a syllabification challenge.
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