samvittighetsløs
Syllables
sam-vit-tig-hets-løs
Pronunciation
/ˈsɑmˌvɪtːɪɡhetsløːs/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
sam + vittighets + løs
The word 'samvittighetsløs' is divided into five syllables: sam-vit-tig-hets-løs. It's an adjective meaning 'conscienceless', formed from the prefix 'sam-', the root 'vittighets-', and the suffix '-løs'. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules favoring open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Lacking conscience; unscrupulous; heartless.
Conscienceless, unconscionable, heartless.
“Han var en samvittighetsløs forretningsmann.”
“Hun viste en samvittighetsløs likegyldighet til andres lidelse.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable 'løs' (penult). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
sam — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. vit — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. tig — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel in the next syllable.. hets — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel in the next syllable.. løs — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant, stressed syllable.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Rule
Syllables generally end in vowels unless a consonant cluster prevents it.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within syllables unless they are exceptionally complex.
- The 'tts' cluster in 'vittighets' is a relatively common and accepted cluster in Norwegian.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation (e.g., 'ø' in 'løs') may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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