rettferdighetssans
Syllables
rett-fer-dig-hetssans
Pronunciation
/rɛtˈfɛrdɪˌɡɛːtsɑns/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
rett + ferdighetssans
The word 'rettferdighetssans' is a Norwegian noun meaning 'sense of justice'. It is divided into five syllables: rett-fer-dig-hetssans, with primary stress on the second syllable ('fer'). The word is a compound formed from 'rett' (right), 'ferdig' (able), 'het' (nominalizing suffix), and 'ssans' (sense). Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel peak.
Definitions
- 1
Sense of justice
Sense of justice
“Han har en sterk rettferdighetssans.”
“Hun viste rettferdighetssans i sin avgjørelse.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('fer'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compounding can shift the stress. In this case, the stress is on the second syllable.
Syllables
rett — Open syllable, initial onset, stressed.. fer — Open syllable, initial onset, primary stressed.. dig — Closed syllable, initial onset.. het — Open syllable, initial onset.. ssans — Closed syllable, geminate consonant onset.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable whenever possible.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllables follow a sonority hierarchy, with vowels being more sonorous than consonants.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compounds are often broken down into their constituent parts for syllabification.
- The geminate consonant 'ss' does not necessarily trigger syllable division.
- Stress placement can be influenced by compounding, shifting from the typical first-syllable stress.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the precise phonetic realization of vowels, but not the core syllabification.
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