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uhyggjestemning

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

3 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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3syllables

uhyggjestemning

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

uhyggje-stem-ning

Pronunciation

/ʉˈhyɡːjɛstɛmːniŋ/

Stress

010

Morphemes

uhyggje + stemn + ing

The word 'uhyggjestemning' is divided into three syllables: uhyggje-stem-ning. It's a compound noun with a prefix, root, and suffix. Primary stress falls on the second syllable. Syllabification follows Nynorsk rules of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel length.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Atmosphere of dread

    Creepy atmosphere

    “Det var ei uhyggjestemning i det gamle huset.”

    “Filmen skapte ei uhyggjestemning.”

    syn:skrekkstemninguhyggeangst
    ant:rotryggleikglede

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('stem'). Nynorsk generally stresses the first syllable of the root.

Syllables

3
uhyggje/ʉˈhyɡːjɛ/
stem/stɛm/
ning/niŋ/

uhyggje — Open syllable, primary stress, geminate consonant.. stem — Open syllable, part of the root.. ning — Closed syllable, nominalizing suffix.

Word Parts

pre

uhyggje

Old Norse origin, intensifying prefix meaning 'fear, dread'.

root

stemn

Old Norse origin, meaning 'atmosphere, mood, feeling'.

suf

ing

Nominalizing suffix.

Similar Words

skygg­e­speltung­e­slaghøy­ti­ds­tem­ning

Maximize Onsets

Syllable division occurs after the first consonant in a cluster when possible.

Vowel-Consonant Division

Syllables are formed around vowels, with consonants following the vowel belonging to that syllable.

Syllable Weight

Geminate consonants and vowel length influence syllable weight and stress placement.

  • Geminate consonant 'gg' in 'uhyggje' requires consideration of syllable weight, but stress pattern dictates division.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/10/2025

Nearby Words

17 words
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