kastrasjonsangst
The Nynorsk noun *kastrasjonsangst* (castration anxiety) is syllabified as kas-tras-jons-angst, with stress on the first syllable. It's a compound word formed from *kastrere* and *angst*, following standard Nynorsk rules of onset maximization and vowel peak.
Definitions
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Intense anxiety stemming from a fear of losing one's genitals, or more broadly, a fear of loss of power or masculinity.
Castration anxiety
“Han led av alvorlig kastrasjonsangst.”
“Kastrasjonsangst kan være et symptom på dypere psykologiske problemer.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('kas-'). Norwegian Nynorsk typically stresses the first syllable of the root within a compound word.
Syllables
kas — Open syllable, stressed.. tras — Open syllable, unstressed.. jons — Closed syllable, unstressed. Contains the 'sj' cluster.. angst — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., 'str' in 'stras').
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Compound Word Syllabification
Syllables are divided based on the morphemic boundaries within the compound.
- The 'sj' cluster is treated as a single unit for syllabification.
- No significant regional variations in pronunciation or syllabification.
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