mistenkelliggjøre
Syllables
mis-ten-kel-lig-gjø-re
Pronunciation
/mɪˈstɛnklɪɡjøːrə/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
mis- + tenke + -eliggjøre
The word 'mistenkeliggjøre' is a complex Norwegian verb formed through prefixation and suffixation. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles, resulting in 'mis-ten-kel-lig-gjø-re'. Primary stress falls on the second syllable. The word means 'to cast suspicion on' and is a common example of Norwegian verb formation.
Definitions
- 1
To cast suspicion on, to discredit, to make something appear suspicious.
To cast suspicion on
“Han forsøkte å mistenkeliggjøre vitnet.”
“Politiet mistenkeliggjorde hans alibi.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ten'). Norwegian stress generally falls on the first syllable of the root, but the multiple suffixes can shift the perceived emphasis.
Syllables
mis — Open syllable, unstressed.. ten — Open syllable, primary stressed.. kel — Closed syllable, unstressed.. lig — Closed syllable, unstressed.. gjø — Open syllable, unstressed.. re — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllables generally follow a sonority hierarchy.
- The multiple suffixes create a complex word structure.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel realization but not syllable division.
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