uregelmessighet
Syllables
u-re-gel-mes-si-ghet
Pronunciation
/ʉːrɛɡɛlˈmɛʃɪˌheːt/
Stress
010001
Morphemes
u- + regel- + -messighet
The word 'uregelmessighet' is divided into six syllables: u-re-gel-mes-si-ghet. The stress falls on the second syllable ('re-'). It consists of a prefix 'u-', root 'regel-', and suffix '-messighet'. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being irregular; lack of conformity to a rule or standard.
Irregularity
“Det var en uregelmessighet i regnskapet.”
“Uregelmessigheter i trafikken kan føre til ulykker.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('re-'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but suffixes can shift the stress.
Syllables
u — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. re — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. gel — Closed syllable.. mes — Closed syllable.. si — Closed syllable.. ghet — Closed syllable, containing a long vowel.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary.
Suffix Boundaries
Suffixes are often treated as separate syllables, especially longer ones.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur, but do not affect the core syllabification.
- The word's syllabification remains consistent regardless of its grammatical function.
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