ekspansjonslyst
The word 'ekspansjonslyst' is divided into four syllables: eks-pan-sjons-lyst. It's a compound noun formed from Latin roots, with stress on the second syllable. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles, respecting morpheme boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
A strong desire for expansion, growth, or ambition.
Desire for expansion, ambition
“Han hadde en stor ekspansjonslyst.”
“Selskapet viste en sterk ekspansjonslyst.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('pan'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words often shift the stress.
Syllables
eks — Open syllable, onset cluster 'ks'. pan — Open syllable, stressed. sjons — Closed syllable, 'sj' as a single phoneme. lyst — Open syllable
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., 'eks').
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Morpheme Boundary Respect
Syllable division often aligns with morpheme boundaries.
- The 'sj' sound in 'sjons' is treated as a single phoneme.
- Compound word stress patterns can deviate from the general rule of first syllable stress.
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