unntakelsestilfelle
Syllables
un-ntak-els-es-til-fel-le
Pronunciation
/ʉnːˈtɑːkɛlsɛstɪlfɛlːə/
Stress
0100000
Morphemes
un- + tak + elsestilfelle
The word 'unntakelsestilfelle' is a complex Norwegian noun meaning 'exceptional case'. It's divided into seven syllables (un-ntak-els-es-til-fel-le) with primary stress on 'ntak'. The division follows Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences. It's a compound word built from a prefix, root, and several suffixes.
Definitions
- 1
An exceptional case; a situation that deviates from the norm.
Exceptional case
“Dette er et unntakelsestilfelle.”
“Vi må vurdere dette som et unntakelsestilfelle.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ntak'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words often shift stress to the first element of the final component.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ntak — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. els — Closed syllable.. es — Closed syllable.. til — Open syllable.. fel — Closed syllable.. le — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Sequencing
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Compound Word Stress
Stress tends to fall on the first element of the final component in compound words.
- The length and complexity of the word due to multiple morphemes.
- Potential regional variations in pronunciation that might slightly affect perceived syllable boundaries.
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