slektsbestemmelse
Syllables
slekts-be-stem-mel-se
Pronunciation
/ˈsle̞ktsbɛstɛmːɛlsə/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
slekts + bestem + melse
The word 'slektsbestemmelse' is divided into five syllables: slekts-be-stem-mel-se. The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('be'). It's a complex noun formed from Old Norse roots, denoting the process of determining family relations. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences.
Definitions
- 1
The process of determining family relations or lineage; a determination of kinship.
Family determination, kinship determination.
“Hun gjennomførte en grundig slektsbestemmelse.”
“Slektsbestemmelsen viste at de var fjerne slektninger.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('be'), typical for Norwegian nouns of this length.
Syllables
slekts — Open syllable, consonant cluster at the end.. be — Open syllable, simple vowel-consonant structure.. stem — Closed syllable, long vowel due to geminate consonant.. mel — Open syllable, simple vowel-consonant structure.. se — Open syllable, simple vowel-consonant structure.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally included in the onset of the following syllable.
Vowel Sequence
Syllables are typically divided after vowels.
- The 'kts' consonant cluster in 'slekts' is permissible but requires careful articulation.
- Geminate consonants like 'mm' in 'stem-' contribute to syllable weight.
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