undomsledighet
Syllables
un-dom-s-le-di-ghet
Pronunciation
/ˈʊŋdɔmsˌleːdiɡheːt/
Stress
100010
Morphemes
ungdom, ledig + -het
The word 'ungdomsledighet' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: un-dom-s-le-di-ghet. Primary stress falls on 'dom'. It's formed from 'ungdom' (youth), 'ledig' (unemployed), and the suffix '-het' (ness). Syllabification follows the principle of maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable has a vowel nucleus.
Definitions
- 1
The state of being unemployed among young people.
Youth unemployment
“Ungdomsledighet er et stort problem i mange land.”
“Regjeringen forsøker å redusere ungdomsledigheten.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable (dom).
Syllables
un — Open syllable, onset consonant. dom — Closed syllable, onset consonant, coda consonant. s — Syllabic consonant, linking syllable. le — Open syllable, onset consonant. di — Open syllable, onset consonant. ghet — Closed syllable, onset consonant, coda consonant
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Maximizing Onsets
Prioritizes the largest possible consonant clusters in the onset of each syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Linking Syllables
Short syllables, often containing only a consonant, can connect larger syllables.
- The genitive -s- is treated as a linking syllable. Long vowels influence syllable weight and stress placement.
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