utilstrækkelighedsfølelser
Syllables
u-til-stræk-ke-li-gheds-fø-lel-ser
Pronunciation
/uˈtilˌstʁækːeliˌheðsˈføːləsə/
Stress
100000000
Morphemes
u- + tilstrækkelig + heds
The word 'utilstrækkelighedsfølelser' is a complex Danish noun meaning 'feelings of inadequacy'. It is syllabified based on maximizing onsets and vowel nuclei, with primary stress on the first syllable. It's a compound word built from a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes. Syllable division follows standard Danish phonological rules, though the stød and vowel length can influence perception.
Definitions
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Feelings of inadequacy
Feelings of inadequacy
“Hun kæmpede med utilstrækkelighedsfølelser efter fiaskoen.”
“Hans utilstrækkelighedsfølelser hindrede ham i at tage chancer.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('u-'). Secondary stress is possible on 'stræk', but is less prominent.
Syllables
u — Open syllable, stressed.. til — Open syllable, unstressed.. stræk — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ke — Open syllable, unstressed.. li — Open syllable, unstressed.. gheds — Closed syllable, unstressed.. fø — Open syllable, unstressed.. lel — Open syllable, unstressed.. ser — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Danish prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable (e.g., 'str-' in 'strækkelig').
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel nucleus.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllable structure generally follows a sonority hierarchy (vowels are more sonorous than consonants).
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are often syllabified as if they were separate words joined together.
- The long vowel /æ/ in 'strækkelig' can influence the perceived syllable boundaries.
- The stød (glottal stop) is not represented in the orthography but is crucial for pronunciation and can affect the perceived rhythm of the word.
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