evighetslengsel
Syllables
e-vig-hets-leng-sel
Pronunciation
/ˈeːvɪˌhɛtsˈlɛŋsl̩/
Stress
0101
Morphemes
evig + hets + lengsel
The Norwegian word 'evighetslengsel' is divided into five syllables: e-vig-hets-leng-sel. Primary stress falls on 'leng'. The word is a compound noun meaning 'longing for eternity', formed from Germanic roots. Syllable division follows rules maximizing open syllables and handling consonant clusters, with regional pronunciation variations possible.
Definitions
- 1
Longing for eternity.
Longing for eternity
“Hun kjente en dyp evighetslengsel.”
“Diktet uttrykker en evighetslengsel etter det tapte paradis.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('leng'). Norwegian stress generally falls on the first of the last two syllables in words with multiple syllables.
Syllables
e-vig — Open syllable followed by a closed syllable. Primary vowel sound is /eː/.. hets — Closed syllable with a voiceless glottal fricative /h/.. leng — Closed syllable receiving primary stress. Contains a velar nasal /ŋ/.. sel — Syllable with a syllabic consonant /l/ and a voiceless alveolar fricative /s/.
Word Parts
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Maximize Open Syllables
Syllable division prioritizes creating open syllables (ending in a vowel) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are often broken up by vowels, but the specific division depends on the cluster's structure.
Stress-Based Division
Stress placement influences syllable division, particularly in longer words.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'g' (/ɡ/ vs. /ɡ/).
- The syllabic 'l' in 'sel' is a common feature in unstressed syllables.
- Compound word structure influences syllable division.
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