anstendighetsfølelse
Syllables
an-sten-dig-hets-fø-le-lse
Pronunciation
/anˈstɛndɪɡhetsføːləlsə/
Stress
0100000
Morphemes
an- + stendig + -hetsfølelse
The Norwegian noun 'anstendighetsfølelse' (sense of decency) is divided into seven syllables: an-sten-dig-hets-fø-le-lse, with primary stress on 'sten'. It's morphologically complex, built from a prefix, root, and two suffixes. Syllabification follows standard Norwegian rules prioritizing onsets and vowel centrality.
Definitions
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Sense of decency
Sense of decency
“Hun handlet med stor anstendighetsfølelse.”
“Han manglet anstendighetsfølelse.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('sten').
Syllables
an — Open syllable, unstressed.. sten — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. dig — Closed syllable, unstressed.. hets — Closed syllable, unstressed.. fø — Open syllable, unstressed.. le — Open syllable, unstressed.. lse — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable typically contains one vowel sound.
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless part of a permissible cluster.
- Possible reduction/elision of 'd' in 'anstendighets' in colloquial speech.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may affect syllable boundaries.
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