motsigelseprinsipp
Syllables
mot-si-gel-se-prin-sipp
Pronunciation
/mɔtsɪˈɡɛːsˌprɪnsɪp/
Stress
000011
Morphemes
motsigelse/prinsipp + -s-
The word *motsigelsesprinsipp* is a compound noun divided into six syllables: mot-si-gel-se-prin-sipp. The primary stress falls on the second syllable of *prinsipp*. Syllable division follows the principles of onset maximization and vowel-centric syllabification, typical of Norwegian phonology.
Definitions
- 1
The principle of non-contradiction; a fundamental principle in logic stating that a proposition and its negation cannot both be true.
Principle of non-contradiction
“Motsigelsesprinsippet er grunnleggende for all logisk tenkning.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable of 'prinsipp' (/sɪp/). The stress pattern is typical for Norwegian compound nouns.
Syllables
mot — Open syllable, initial syllable, onset consonant cluster 'mt'.. si — Open syllable, vowel 'i' forms the nucleus.. gel — Open syllable, vowel 'e' forms the nucleus.. se — Open syllable, vowel 'e' forms the nucleus.. prin — Closed syllable, vowel 'i' forms the nucleus, 'n' is the coda.. sipp — Closed syllable, vowel 'i' forms the nucleus, 'pp' is the coda. Primary stress.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are assigned to the following vowel to create a valid onset.
Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Each vowel sound forms the nucleus of a syllable.
- Norwegian allows for complex consonant clusters, which can sometimes lead to ambiguity, but the rules are generally clear in this case.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not significantly alter syllable division.
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