eksistensialistisk
Syllables
eks-i-sten-si-a-lis-tisk
Pronunciation
/ɛksɪˈstɛnsɪɑːlɪstɪsk/
Stress
0010000
Morphemes
eks + istens + ialistisk
The word 'eksistensialistisk' is divided into seven syllables: eks-i-sten-si-a-lis-tisk. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('sten'). It's a complex adjective derived from Latin and French roots, denoting belonging to existentialism. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel break rules.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to existentialism, the philosophical theory which emphasizes the existence of the individual person as free and responsible.
Existentialist
“En eksistensialistisk roman.”
“Han hadde en eksistensialistisk tilnærming til livet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('sten'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of the root, but stress can shift in longer words.
Syllables
eks — Open syllable, initial syllable.. i — Open syllable, unstressed.. sten — Closed syllable, primary stressed syllable.. si — Open syllable, unstressed.. a — Open syllable, unstressed.. lis — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tisk — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
eks
From Latin *ex-*, meaning 'out of, from'. Derivational prefix.
istens
From French *existence*, ultimately from Latin *existentia* meaning 'existence'. Core meaning.
ialistisk
Combination of *-ial* (Latin origin, adjective formation) and *-istisk* (Greek origin, relating to a school of thought).
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Consonants are assigned to the following vowel to create an onset (e.g., 'eks-i' rather than 'e-ksi').
Vowel Break
Each vowel nucleus generally forms the core of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken according to sonority hierarchy.
- The 'ia' sequence is treated as two separate vowel sounds rather than a diphthong.
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