livsinnstilling
The word 'livsinnstilling' is a Nynorsk compound noun divided into four syllables: livs-inn-stil-ling. Stress falls on the first syllable. The morphemes originate from Old Norse and German, and the syllable division follows the Maximum Onset Principle and Sonority Sequencing Principle.
Definitions
- 1
A person's general attitude towards life; outlook on life.
Attitude towards life, life philosophy.
“Ho har ein positiv livsinnstilling.”
“Det er viktig å ha ein sunn livsinnstilling.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('livs'). This is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.
Syllables
livs — Closed syllable, stressed. Contains a long vowel and a voiced fricative.. inn — Closed syllable, unstressed. Contains a geminated 'n' increasing syllable weight.. stil — Open syllable, unstressed. Contains a consonant cluster 'st' as the onset.. ling — Closed syllable, unstressed. Contains a geminated 'n' and a nasal consonant.
Word Parts
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Maximum Onset Principle
Consonants are assigned to the onset of the following syllable whenever possible.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Sounds are ordered in a syllable from more sonorous (vowels) to less sonorous (consonants).
Avoidance of Isolated Consonants
Nynorsk generally avoids leaving single consonants as syllable nuclei.
- Gemination of 'n' affects syllable weight.
- Compound nature of the word dictates syllable division based on morphemic boundaries.
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