meiningsberettiget
Syllables
mein-ings-be-ret-tig-et
Pronunciation
/ˈmæɪnɪŋsˌbɛrːɪɡˌɛt/
Stress
0 0 1 0 0 0
Morphemes
meinings- + berett- + -ig-et
The word 'meiningsberettiget' is an adjective divided into six syllables: mein-ings-be-ret-tig-et. It's formed from a prefix, root, and two suffixes. Primary stress falls on the second syllable. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel peak principle.
Definitions
- 1
Justified, reasonable, legitimate, defensible.
Justified
“Hans handling var meiningsberettiget.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('be-'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compounding and suffixation can shift the stress.
Syllables
mein — Open syllable, initial stress potential.. ings — Closed syllable, contains nasal consonant.. be — Open syllable, primary stress.. ret — Closed syllable, contains a geminate consonant.. tig — Closed syllable, adjectival suffix.. et — Closed syllable, past participle suffix.
Word Parts
meinings-
From Old Norse *meining* meaning 'opinion, meaning, purpose'. Indicates the basis of justification.
berett-
From Old Norse *berr* meaning 'bear, carry, maintain'. Core meaning of 'entitled'.
-ig-et
Combination of adjectival suffix *-ig* and past participle suffix *-et*. Forms the passive/resultative adjective.
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left alone at the end of a syllable if they can be part of an onset.
- The double 'r' in *berett-* affects pronunciation and syllable weight.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist.
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