sensasjonshungrig
Syllables
sen-sa-sjon-shung-rig
Pronunciation
/ˈsɛnsɑːʃɔnˌʃʊŋriɡ/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
sensasjon + shungrig
The word 'sensasjonshungrig' is divided into five syllables: sen-sa-sjon-shung-rig. Stress falls on the second syllable. It's a compound adjective formed from 'sensasjon' (sensation) and a suffix derived from 'hungrig' (hungry), indicating a craving for sensational experiences. Syllable division follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing consonant clusters and vowel-based separation.
Definitions
- 1
A person who has a strong desire for exciting or sensational experiences.
Sensation-seeking, thrill-seeking
“Han er en sensasjonshungrig journalist.”
“Ungdommen er ofte sensasjonshungrig.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('sa'). Nynorsk generally stresses the first syllable of the root word in compounds, but the prefix modifies this.
Syllables
sen — Open syllable, unstressed.. sa — Open syllable, primary stressed.. sjon — Closed syllable, unstressed.. shung — Closed syllable, unstressed.. rig — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onset
Consonant clusters like 'sh' are kept together in the onset of the syllable.
Avoid Initial Consonant Clusters
Syllable division avoids creating syllables that begin with complex consonant clusters unless they are common in the language.
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally divided around vowel sounds.
- The 'sj' digraph is treated as a single phoneme /ʃ/ and doesn't affect syllable division.
- The compound structure influences stress placement.
- Nynorsk aims for a closer correspondence between written and spoken forms, influencing syllable division.
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