samvittighetsfrihet
Syllables
sam-vit-tig-hets-fri-het
Pronunciation
/ˈsɑmˌvɪtːɪɡhetsˌfriːhɛt/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
sam + vittighets + frihet
The word *samvittighetsfrihet* is a complex Norwegian noun divided into six syllables: sam-vit-tig-hets-fri-het. Stress falls on the second syllable. It's formed by compounding a prefix (*sam-*) with a root (*vittighets-*) and a suffix (*frihet-*). Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.
Definitions
- 1
Conscientious freedom; the freedom to follow one's conscience.
Conscientious freedom
“Hun kjempet for samvittighetsfrihet.”
“Samvittighetsfrihet er en grunnleggende menneskerettighet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable (*vit*). Norwegian stress is generally predictable, falling on the first syllable of the root.
Syllables
sam — Open syllable, initial syllable, relatively low sonority.. vit — Closed syllable, contains a long consonant, stressed syllable.. tig — Closed syllable, relatively low sonority.. hets — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. fri — Open syllable, contains a long vowel.. het — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllable structure follows the sonority sequencing principle.
- The double consonant *tt* in *vittighets* does not affect syllable division.
- The consonant cluster *fr* in *frihet* remains within the syllable.
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