fedrelandsfølese
Syllables
fe-dre-lan-dsfø-le-se
Pronunciation
/fɛdrəˈlansføːləsə/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
fe- + dre- + -landsfølelse
The word 'fedrelandsfølelse' is divided into six syllables: fe-dre-lan-dsfø-le-se. The primary stress falls on 'lan'. The syllabification follows Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants, with a slight exception in the 'ds' cluster. It's a complex noun meaning 'patriotism'.
Definitions
- 1
A strong feeling of love and loyalty towards one's country.
Patriotism, national feeling
“Han viste stor fedrelandsfølelse under seremonien.”
“Fedrelandsfølelsen er sterk i Norge.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('lan'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words often shift the stress.
Syllables
fe — Open syllable, initial syllable.. dre — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. lan — Closed syllable, primary stress.. dsfø — Open syllable, complex onset.. le — Open syllable.. se — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally maintained as onsets whenever possible.
Vowel Division
Syllable division occurs before each vowel.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left as the sole element of a syllable.
- The 'ds' cluster is a potential edge case, but is treated as a single onset due to morphemic connection.
- Stress shift in compound words is a common phenomenon in Norwegian.
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