ungdomslengsle
The word 'ungdomslengsle' is divided into four syllables: un-gdoms-leng-sle. The stress falls on 'gdoms'. It's a noun meaning youthful longing, formed from Old Norse roots. Syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and forming syllables around vowel nuclei.
Definitions
- 1
A strong longing or yearning associated with youth; nostalgia for one's youth.
Youthful longing, nostalgia for youth.
“Hun kjente en sterk ungdomslengsle når hun så gamle bilder.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('gdoms').
Syllables
un — Open syllable, simple vowel-consonant structure.. gdoms — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset, stressed syllable.. leng — Closed syllable, consonant coda.. sle — Closed syllable, consonant cluster coda.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are maintained within the syllable if they can form a valid onset.
Vowel Nucleus
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei.
- The 'gdoms' syllable is unusual but acceptable due to the 'g' functioning as part of the onset.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur but do not affect syllable division.
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