likestillingsttanke
Syllables
li-ke-stil-ling-st-tan-ke
Pronunciation
/ˈliːkəˌstɪlːɪŋsˌtɑŋkə/
Stress
0000010
Morphemes
like + stilling + tanke
The Norwegian word 'likestillingstanke' is a compound noun meaning 'equality of thought'. It is divided into seven syllables: li-ke-stil-ling-st-tan-ke, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel-initial syllable formation. The word's morphemes derive from Old Norse roots relating to equality, arrangement, and thought.
Definitions
- 1
The concept or idea of equality; a thought related to equal rights.
Equality of thought, thought of equal rights
“Hun har en sterk likestillingstanke.”
“Likestillingstanken er viktig i samfunnet vårt.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tan' in 'tan-ke'). Norwegian compound words often stress the final element.
Syllables
li — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ke — Closed syllable.. stil — Closed syllable with consonant cluster onset.. ling — Closed syllable.. st — Closed syllable with consonant cluster onset.. tan — Closed syllable.. ke — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Norwegian favors including as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel-Initial Syllable
Syllables generally begin with a vowel.
Compound Word Stress
Stress tends to fall on the final element of a compound word.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful attention to morpheme boundaries.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist, but they wouldn't significantly alter the syllable division.
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