kvinnefiendtlig
Syllables
kvin-ne-fiend-tlig
Pronunciation
/ˈkvɪnːəˌfiːn(d)tliɡ/
Stress
0010
Morphemes
kvinne, fiend + tlig
The word 'kvinnefiendtlig' is divided into four syllables: kvin-ne-fiend-tlig. Stress falls on the third syllable ('fiend'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of roots 'kvinne' and 'fiend' and the suffix 'tlig'. Syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable has a vowel nucleus.
Definitions
- 1
Hostile towards women; misogynistic.
Misogynistic
“Han hadde kvinnefiendtlige holdninger.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('fiend'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but the suffix 'tlig' is strong enough to attract the stress.
Syllables
kvin — Open syllable, onset cluster 'kv'. ne — Open syllable, consonant followed by schwa. fiend — Open, stressed syllable. tlig — Closed syllable, consonant coda
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are maintained at the beginning of syllables whenever possible (e.g., 'kv' in 'kvin').
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Closed Syllables
Consonants following the vowel nucleus close the syllable (e.g., 'tlig').
- The 'kv' and 'nd' clusters are common in Norwegian and do not pose syllabification challenges.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not alter the syllable division.
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