sensasjonslysten
Syllables
sen-sa-sjons-lys-ten
Pronunciation
/ˈsɛnsɑʃɔnsˌlyːstən/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
sensa- + sjons- + -lysten
The word 'sensasjonslysten' is divided into five syllables: sen-sa-sjons-lys-ten. It's an adjective meaning 'sensation-seeking,' derived from Latin and Norwegian roots. Stress falls on the 'sjons' syllable. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules prioritizing onsets and vowel nuclei.
Definitions
- 1
A person who is eager for exciting or sensational experiences.
Sensation-seeking, thrill-seeking
“Han er en sensasjonslysten journalist.”
“Hun hadde en sensasjonslysten natur.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable of 'sjons' (the third syllable overall).
Syllables
sen — Open syllable, initial consonant followed by a vowel.. sa — Open syllable, initial consonant followed by a vowel.. sjons — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset, vowel nucleus, final consonant.. lys — Open syllable, initial consonant followed by a long vowel.. ten — Closed syllable, initial consonant followed by a vowel, final consonant.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Prioritize creating syllables with consonant clusters as onsets, such as 'sj' in 'sjons'.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Avoid leaving consonants without a vowel to form a syllable.
- The *sj* cluster is a common onset in Norwegian and is treated as a single unit.
- The long vowel /yː/ in *lys-* does not pose a syllabification challenge.
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