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vanmaktsfølelse

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

5 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
Enriched
Fig. 1 — . The composing stick. “vanmaktsfølelse” is set in lead; each gap is a place it may break.
5syllables

vanmaktsfølelse

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

van-makt-sfø-lel-se

Pronunciation

/vɑnˈmɑktsføːləlsə/

Stress

01000

Morphemes

van + makt + s-føl-else

The word 'vanmaktsfølelse' is divided into five syllables: van-makt-sfø-lel-se. The second syllable 'makt' receives primary stress. The syllabification follows Nynorsk rules of maximizing onsets and dividing around vowel sounds. The word is a noun meaning 'feeling of powerlessness' and is composed of a prefix, root, and suffixes.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A feeling of powerlessness, helplessness, or lack of control.

    Feeling of powerlessness

    “Hun kjente en sterk vanmaktsfølelse.”

    “Vanmaktsfølelsen lammet henne.”

    syn:hjelpeløshetmaktesløshet
    ant:kontrollmakt

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('makt'). The other syllables are unstressed.

Syllables

5
van/vɑn/
makt/mɑkts/
sfø/sføː/
lel/ləls/
se/sə/

van — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. makt — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. sfø — Open syllable, consonant followed by diphthong.. lel — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. se — Open syllable, consonant followed by schwa.

Word Parts

pre

van

Old Norse origin, meaning 'lack of, deficiency in'.

root

makt

Old Norse origin, meaning 'power, might, ability'.

suf

s-føl-else

Genitive marker 's' + root 'føl' (feel) + nominalizing suffix 'else'.

Similar Words

mi­sfor­stå­el­sesel­vtil­litsam­ar­bei­d

Maximize Onsets

Consonant clusters are generally placed at the beginning of syllables to create onsets.

Vowel-Based Division

Syllables are typically divided around vowel sounds.

  • Potential slight vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
  • Possible palatalization of 'l' before 's' in some dialects.
  • Regional variations in schwa pronunciation.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/10/2025

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