tilstrekkelighet
Syllables
til-strek-kel-i-ghet
Pronunciation
/tɪlˈstrɛkːəlɪˌɡheːt/
Stress
01100
Morphemes
til + strek + kelighet
The word 'tilstrekkelighet' is divided into five syllables: til-strek-kel-i-ghet. Stress falls on the third syllable ('kel'). It's a noun formed from a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes, denoting the quality of being sufficient. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel centering.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of being sufficient; adequacy.
Sufficiency
“Han viste stor tilstrekkelighet i sin oppgave.”
“Det er ikke tilstrekkelig med bare en unnskyldning.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('kel'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of the root, but in longer words, the stress can shift slightly.
Syllables
til — Open syllable, unstressed.. strek — Closed syllable, part of the root, stressed.. kel — Closed syllable, part of the root, stressed.. i — Open syllable, unstressed.. ghet — Closed syllable, suffix, unstressed.
Word Parts
til
Old Norse origin, meaning 'to, towards'. Indicates direction or completion.
strek
From *strekke* meaning 'to stretch, reach'. Core meaning related to extending or being sufficient.
kelighet
Combination of -kel (capable) and -ighet (noun-forming suffix). Forms a noun denoting the quality of being sufficient.
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Centering
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Complex consonant clusters are broken down based on sonority.
- The double 'k' in '-kel-' is a common feature and doesn't affect syllabification.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is possible but doesn't change the syllable division.
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