undersøkelsesplikt
Syllables
un-der-sø-kel-ses-plikt
Pronunciation
/ˈʊn.dər.sø.kəl.səs.plikt/
Stress
100000
Morphemes
undersøke- + plikt + -elses-
The Norwegian word 'undersøkelsesplikt' is a compound noun meaning 'duty of investigation'. It is divided into six syllables: un-der-sø-kel-ses-plikt, with primary stress on the first syllable. Syllable division follows standard Norwegian rules, maximizing onsets and dividing before vowels. The word consists of a prefix/root 'undersøke-', a suffix '-elses-', and a root 'plikt'.
Definitions
- 1
The duty to investigate.
Duty of investigation
“Politiet har en undersøkelsesplikt i alle straffesaker.”
“Legen har en undersøkelsesplikt overfor pasienten.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('un'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of a word.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, initial syllable.. der — Open syllable.. sø — Open syllable.. kel — Closed syllable.. ses — Closed syllable.. plikt — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Syllable division occurs before a vowel.
Consonant-Vowel Rule
Syllable division occurs after a short vowel followed by a consonant.
- The 'ks' cluster is a common onset and doesn't affect syllable division.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not alter the syllable structure.
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