fingerspissfølelse
Syllables
fin-ger-spiss-føl-el-se
Pronunciation
/ˈfiŋɡərˌspɪssfœːləlsə/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
finger, spiss, føl + else
The Norwegian word 'fingerspissfølelse' is a compound noun meaning 'fingertip feeling'. It is divided into six syllables: fin-ger-spiss-føl-el-se, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable 'føl'. The syllable division follows Norwegian rules maximizing onsets and favoring CV/CVC structures. The word's morphemes include 'finger', 'spiss', 'føl', and the suffix '-else'.
Definitions
- 1
The sensation or feeling in one's fingertips.
Fingertip feeling
“Hun har en god fingerspissfølelse for markedet.”
- 2
A keen sense of touch.
Sense of touch
“Han mistet fingerspissfølelsen i hendene etter ulykken.”
syn:berøringsfølelseant:ufølsomhet
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable, 'føl'.
Syllables
fin — Open syllable, CV structure.. ger — Closed syllable, CVC structure.. spiss — Closed syllable, CCV structure.. føl — Open, stressed syllable, CV structure.. el — Open syllable, CV structure.. se — Open syllable, CV structure.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onset
Norwegian syllable division favors creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (onsets) whenever possible.
CV/CVC Structure
Syllables generally follow a Consonant-Vowel (CV) or Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC) structure.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'r' (uvular vs. alveolar).
- The word is a compound noun, which influences stress placement.
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