forhåpningsfull
Syllables
for-håp-nings-full
Pronunciation
/fɔrˈhɔːpnɪŋsful/
Stress
0100
Morphemes
for- + håp- + -ningsfull
The word 'forhåpningsfull' is divided into four syllables: for-håp-nings-full. It's an adjective meaning 'hopeful', formed from the prefix 'for-', the root 'håp-', and the suffix '-ningsfull'. Primary stress falls on the second syllable. Syllabification follows Nynorsk rules maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences.
Definitions
- 1
Full of hope; hopeful.
Hopeful
“Hun var en forhåpningsfull ung kvinne.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable (*håp-*). This is typical for Nynorsk adjectives of this length.
Syllables
for — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. håp — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. nings — Closed syllable, vowel surrounded by consonants. 'ng' treated as a single onset.. full — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Sequences
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a separate syllable.
Closed Syllables
Syllables ending in a consonant are considered closed.
Open Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel are considered open.
- The 'ng' cluster in *nings-* is generally treated as a single unit.
- Dialectal variations may affect vowel quality and aspiration of /h/.
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