uforholdsmessig
The word 'uforholdsmessig' is divided into five syllables: u-for-holds-mes-sig. It consists of a negative prefix 'u-', a root 'forhold', and an adjectival suffix '-messig'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('mes'). Syllable division follows Norwegian rules prioritizing vowel nuclei and maximizing onsets.
Definitions
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disproportionate
Disproportionate
“Prisene er uforholdsmessig høye.”
“Han viste en uforholdsmessig reaksjon.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('mes'). Norwegian generally stresses the penultimate syllable in words of this length and complexity.
Syllables
u — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. for — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. holds — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel, closed by 's'. mes — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel structure, long consonant 'ss'. sig — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel structure.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei.
Onset Maximization
Norwegian favors maximizing consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable.
Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables can be closed by consonants.
- Potential for slight vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
- Possible palatalization of 'g' in some dialects.
- Regional variations in vowel quality.
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