ulykkebringende
Syllables
u-lykk-e-brin-gen-de
Pronunciation
/ʉˈlykːəˌbɾɪŋən̪de/
Stress
010101
Morphemes
ulykke + bring + ende
The Norwegian adjective 'ulykkebringende' (ill-omening) is divided into six syllables: u-lykk-e-brin-gen-de, with stress on the second syllable. It's morphologically complex, formed from 'ulykke' (misfortune), 'bring' (to bring), and '-ende' (present participle suffix). Syllabification follows rules maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences.
Definitions
- 1
Causing bad luck; ominous; portentous.
Ill-omening, bringing bad luck, portentous.
“En ulykkebringende hendelse.”
“Han hadde en ulykkebringende følelse.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('lykk'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compounding and syllable weight can shift the stress.
Syllables
u — Open syllable, initial vowel. lykk — Closed syllable, consonant cluster. e — Open syllable, schwa vowel. brin — Closed syllable, liquid consonant. gen — Closed syllable, dental consonant. de — Open syllable, final consonant
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Vowel Initial Rule
Syllables begin with vowels.
Maximizing Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Complex consonant clusters are divided based on sonority hierarchy.
Vowel Following Consonant Rule
Consonants following vowels typically form their own syllable.
Vowel Final Rule
Syllables end with vowels.
- The double 'k' in 'lykke' represents a single geminate consonant.
- The dentalization of 'n' before a dental consonant ('d') is a common feature of Norwegian pronunciation.
- The schwa vowel /ə/ is common in unstressed syllables.
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