rettferdighetsprinsipp
Syllables
rett-fer-dig-hets-prin-sipp
Pronunciation
/rɛtːfɛrˈdiːɡhetsprɪnsɪpː/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
rett + ferdig + hets
The word 'rettferdighetsprinsipp' is a complex Norwegian noun meaning 'principle of justice'. It is syllabified as rett-fer-dig-hets-prin-sipp, with primary stress on 'fer'. The word is a compound built from Old Norse and Latin-derived morphemes. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel centering rules.
Definitions
- 1
Principle of justice
Principle of justice
“Rettferdighetsprinsippet er grunnleggende for et godt samfunn.”
“De kjempet for rettferdighetsprinsippet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('fer'). Secondary stress on the first syllable ('rett').
Syllables
rett — Open syllable, initial syllable, stressed (secondary stress).. fer — Closed syllable, primary stressed syllable.. dig — Closed syllable, contains a long vowel.. hets — Closed syllable, part of the adjectival stem.. prin — Closed syllable, borrowed root.. sipp — Closed syllable, contains a long consonant.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together in the onset of a syllable to maximize the number of consonants in the onset.
Vowel Centering
Each syllable typically contains one vowel sound.
Compound Word Syllabification
Syllables are divided based on the morphemic boundaries within the compound word.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
- The 'd' in 'ferdighets' can be analyzed as coda or onset, but onset maximization is preferred.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in Norwegian
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.