seksualfiendtlig
Syllables
sek-su-al-fi-end-tlig
Pronunciation
/sɛksuˈɑːlfɪˌɛntliɡ/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
seksual- + fiend- + -tlig
The word 'seksualfiendtlig' is divided into six syllables based on Norwegian syllabification rules, prioritizing onset maximization and vowel-centeredness. It's morphologically complex, comprising a Latin-derived prefix, an Old Norse root, and a Norwegian adjectival suffix. Primary stress falls on the second syllable.
Definitions
- 1
Characterized by hostility or antagonism related to sexuality; sexually hostile.
Sexually hostile
“Han ble anklaget for å ha en seksualfiendtlig holdning.”
“Seksualfiendtlig trakassering er uakseptabelt.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('su'). Norwegian stress is generally predictable, but can shift in longer words.
Syllables
sek — Open syllable, onset 's', nucleus 'e', coda 'k'. su — Open syllable, onset 's', nucleus 'u'. al — Open syllable, onset 'l', nucleus 'ɑː'. fi — Open syllable, onset 'f', nucleus 'i'. end — Closed syllable, onset 'nd', nucleus 'e', coda 'nt'. tlig — Closed syllable, onset 'tl', nucleus 'i', coda 'g'
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., 'fi-').
Vowel Centeredness
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless they form a legitimate coda.
- The 'sk' and 'nd' clusters are treated as single onsets.
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