prestekraveliknende
Syllables
pre-ste-kra-ve-lik-nen-de
Pronunciation
/ˈpræstəˌkrɑːvəˌlɪknən̪de/
Stress
0100000
Morphemes
preste- + krave- + -liknende
The word 'prestekraveliknende' is a complex Norwegian adjective formed through compounding. It is divided into seven syllables: pre-ste-kra-ve-lik-nen-de, with primary stress on 'kra-'. The morphemes derive from Old Norse roots. Syllabification follows vowel-consonant and sonority principles, with the 'kn' cluster treated as a single onset.
Definitions
- 1
Resembling or characteristic of a priest in a demanding or strict manner.
Priest-like demanding
“Han hadde en prestekraveliknende holdning.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('kra-'), the root syllable. Norwegian stress is generally weak.
Syllables
pre — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ste — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. kra — Open, stressed syllable, root syllable.. ve — Open syllable.. lik — Closed syllable.. nen — Open syllable, dentalized 'n'. de — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant
Syllables are often divided after vowels.
Consonant-Vowel
Syllables are often divided before vowels.
Sonority Principle
Consonant clusters are broken up based on sonority.
Compound Word Syllabification
Each morpheme retains its original syllable structure.
- The 'kn' cluster is treated as a single onset.
- Dentalization of 'n' before 'd' is a common allophonic variation.
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