moraloppfatning
Syllables
mo-ral-opp-fat-ning
Pronunciation
/muˈɾaːlɔpːfatniŋ/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
moral- + fat- + -ning
The Norwegian word 'moraloppfatning' is a compound noun meaning 'moral perception'. It is divided into five syllables: mo-ral-opp-fat-ning, with primary stress on the second syllable. The division follows the rules of maximizing onsets and dividing before vowels, typical of Norwegian phonology. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a Latin-derived prefix, a native Norwegian root, and a nominalizing suffix.
Definitions
- 1
Moral perception; the ability to understand and judge what is right and wrong.
Moral perception
“Hans moraloppfatning er veldig sterk.”
“Diskusjonen dreide seg om moraloppfatning og etikk.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ral'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words often shift the stress.
Syllables
mo — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ral — Closed syllable, contains a geminate consonant.. opp — Open syllable, contains a geminate consonant.. fat — Open syllable, core root syllable.. ning — Closed syllable, nominalizing suffix.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally maintained at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Division
Syllable division occurs before each vowel.
- The 'r' is often realized as an approximant [ɾ].
- Geminate consonants (double letters) are treated as a single unit within the syllable.
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