spenningstilstand
Syllables
spen-ning-stil-stand
Pronunciation
/ˈspɛnːɪŋstiːlˌstand/
Stress
1000
Morphemes
spenning, stand + -d
The word 'spenningstilstand' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into four syllables: spen-ning-stil-stand. Stress falls on the first syllable ('spen'). The word is formed from the roots 'spenning' and 'stand' with the preposition 'til' and the definite article suffix '-d'. Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
A state of tension, a stressful situation, or a condition of strain.
State of tension
“Han var i ein stor spenningstilstand før eksamen.”
“Spenningstilstanden i området auka etter hendinga.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('spen'). The remaining syllables are unstressed or receive secondary stress.
Syllables
spen — Open syllable, stressed, onset cluster 'sp'.. ning — Closed syllable, onset 'n', coda 'ng'.. stil — Closed syllable, onset 'st', coda 'l'.. stand — Closed syllable, onset 'st', coda 'nd'.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together as onsets (e.g., 'sp', 'st').
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary (e.g., 'ning', 'stil').
- The 'ng' cluster is treated as a single onset.
- The preposition 'til' is often reduced in rapid speech.
- Compound nouns in Nynorsk generally have stress on the first element.
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