evighetslengsel
Syllables
e-vig-hets-leng-sel
Pronunciation
/ˈeːvɪˌhɛtsˈlɛŋsl̩/
Stress
01100
Morphemes
evig- + lengsel + -hets-
The word 'evighetslengsel' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: e-vig-hets-leng-sel. Stress falls on the second syllable ('hets'). The word is composed of the prefix 'evig-', the root 'lengsel', and the suffix '-hets-'. Syllable division follows Nynorsk rules favoring open syllables and avoiding complex consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A longing for eternity; a deep, enduring desire for something lasting.
Eternity longing
“Ho kjente ei djup evighetslengsel etter fred.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('hets').
Syllables
e — Open syllable, unstressed.. vig — Open syllable, unstressed.. hets — Closed syllable, stressed.. leng — Open syllable, unstressed.. sel — Open syllable, unstressed, syllabic consonant.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Syllable division generally favors creating open syllables (CV).
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Syllabic Consonant
Consonants can form syllables when preceded by a vowel and followed by no other vowel.
- The 'g' in '-lengsel' is pronounced as /ɣ/ in many dialects.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur.
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