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nederlagsstemning

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5 syllables
17 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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5syllables

nederlagsstemning

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

ne-der-lags-stem-ning

Pronunciation

/ˈneːdərˌlɑːɡsˌstɛmːɪŋ/

Stress

01000

Morphemes

neder + lag + stemning

The word 'nederlagsstemning' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: ne-der-lags-stem-ning. Stress falls on the third syllable ('lags'). It is morphologically composed of the prefix 'neder-', the root 'lag-', and the suffix '-stemning'. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A feeling of defeat, dejection, or low spirits; a pessimistic mood.

    Feeling of defeat

    “Etter tapet spredde det seg en tung nederlagsstemning i garderoben.”

    “Han klarte ikke å riste av seg nederlagsstemningen.”

    syn:motløshetnedstemthettristesse
    ant:optimismegledehåp

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('lags'). Nynorsk generally stresses the first syllable of the root or the syllable immediately preceding it.

Syllables

5
ne/neː/
der/dər/
lags/lɑːɡs/
stem/stɛm/
ning/nɪŋ/

ne — Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel is long.. der — Closed syllable, contains a schwa-like vowel.. lags — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster 'lags'.. stem — Closed syllable, onset cluster 'st'.. ning — Closed syllable, nasal coda.

Word Parts

pre

neder

Old Norse *niðr* meaning 'down, low'. Adverbial prefix.

root

lag

Old Norse *lag* meaning 'layer, measure, mood'. Core meaning relating to a state.

suf

stemning

From *stemme* 'voice, mood' + *-ning* nominalizing suffix. Creates a noun.

Similar Words

o­ver­gangs­stidar­beids­styr­keut­dan­nings­ni­vå

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters are generally included in the onset of the following syllable.

Vowel Peak Principle

Each syllable must contain a vowel peak.

Sonority Sequencing Principle

Syllable structure follows the sonority sequencing principle.

  • The consonant cluster 'lags' could be a potential edge case, but is commonly treated as part of the onset in Nynorsk.
  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/8/2025

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