forfølgelsesforstillinger
Syllables
for-føl-gel-ses-for-stil-lin-ger
Pronunciation
/fɔˈfølˀɡelˀsesfɔˈstɪlːɪŋɐ/
Stress
0110110
Morphemes
for- + følg- + -elses-
The word 'forfølgelsesforestillinger' is a complex Danish noun meaning 'delusions of persecution'. It's syllabified based on maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable has a vowel nucleus. Primary stress falls on the third syllable. The word is morphologically complex, built from a prefix, two roots, and two suffixes. Regional variations in pronunciation may affect perceived syllable boundaries but not the core syllabification.
Definitions
- 1
Delusions of persecution; the false belief that one is being conspired against, harassed, or harmed.
Delusions of persecution
“Han led af alvorlige forfølgelsesforestillinger.”
“Hendes forfølgelsesforestillinger fik hende til at isolere sig.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable (*føl*), and the seventh syllable (*stil*). Danish stress is generally on the first syllable of the root, but in compounds, it can shift.
Syllables
for — Open syllable, initial syllable.. føl — Closed syllable, contains the stød.. gel — Closed syllable, contains the stød.. ses — Open syllable, part of the suffix.. for — Open syllable, part of the second root.. stil — Closed syllable, long vowel.. lin — Open syllable, part of the suffix.. ger — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel as Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Avoid Single-Letter Syllables
Danish generally avoids syllables consisting of a single consonant or vowel.
- The word's length and complexity make it prone to mis-syllabification.
- The stød can create a perceptual break, but doesn't change the underlying syllabic structure.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in Danish
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.
- abayaen
- abayoma
- abastos
- abascal
- abaljan
- abandon
- abarths
- abanhed
- abakans
- abalgin
- abadejo
- abaddon
- abachas
- abadaia
- ab70aps
- aberace
- abayaer
- abolere
- absurte
- abadits