hypersensitivitet
Syllables
hy-per-sen-si-ti-vi-tet
Pronunciation
/ˈhyːpərˌsɛnsɪtiˈviːtɛt/
Stress
0100010
Morphemes
hyper- + sens- + -itivitet
The word 'hypersensitivitet' is divided into seven syllables (hy-per-sen-si-ti-vi-tet) with primary stress on the penultimate syllable ('vi'). It's a noun formed from Greek and Latin roots, denoting a state of heightened sensitivity. Syllable division follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing onset maximization and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
An abnormally or excessively heightened sensitivity to stimuli.
Hypersensitivity
“Ho leid av lyshypersensitivitet.”
“Han viste teikn på medisin-hypersensitivitet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('vi'). The first syllable ('hy') also receives some prominence due to its position at the beginning of the word.
Syllables
hy — Open syllable, initial syllable, stressed vowel.. per — Open syllable, contains a schwa-like vowel.. sen — Open syllable, contains a clear vowel.. si — Open syllable, contains a clear vowel.. ti — Open syllable, contains a clear vowel.. vi — Open syllable, contains a long vowel, penultimate stress.. tet — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters like 'hy' and 'per' are kept together at the beginning of syllables.
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless they form a natural coda.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
- The /ps/ cluster is uncommon in native Norwegian but accepted due to borrowing.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but the core syllable division remains consistent.
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