fødselsdepresjon
Syllables
fød-sel-s-de-pre-sjon
Pronunciation
/ˈfœːdselsdeprɛʃɔn/
Stress
000001
Morphemes
de- + fødsel + -sjon
The word 'fødselsdepresjon' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: fød-sel-s-de-pre-sjon. Stress falls on the final syllable '-sjon'. The syllabification follows Norwegian's preference for open syllables and avoids complex onsets. The word consists of Germanic, Greek, and Latin morphemes.
Definitions
- 1
A depressive disorder that occurs during pregnancy or in the first year after childbirth.
Postpartum depression
“Hun slet med fødselsdepresjon etter fødselen.”
“Det er viktig å søke hjelp hvis du mistenker fødselsdepresjon.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable '-sjon', as is typical for compound nouns in Norwegian.
Syllables
fød — Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel is long.. sel — Open syllable, vowel is short.. s — Closed syllable, genitive marker.. de — Open syllable, prefix.. pre — Open syllable, prefix.. sjon — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, suffix.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Norwegian favors open syllables (CV structure) whenever possible. Syllable divisions are made to maximize the number of open syllables.
Avoidance of Complex Onsets
Consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable are generally avoided. Divisions are made to break up clusters.
- The 'ds' cluster is common and doesn't pose a significant syllabification challenge.
- The genitive marker '-s' is a stable element and doesn't alter the general syllabification pattern.
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