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interesseløshet

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

6 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian
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6syllables

interesseløshet

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

in-te-res-se-løs-het

Pronunciation

/ˌɪntɛrˈɛsːløːʃɛt/

Stress

001010

Morphemes

inter- + esse + -løs

The word 'interesseløshet' is divided into six syllables: in-te-res-se-løs-het. Stress falls on 'resse'. It's a noun formed from Latin and Old Norse roots with Germanic suffixes. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and centering syllables around vowel nuclei.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Lack of interest; indifference.

    Interestlessness

    “Han viste stor interesseløshet for politikken.”

    “Hennes interesseløshet var tydelig.”

    syn:likegyldighetuinteresse
    ant:interesseengasjement

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('resse').

Syllables

6
in/ɪn/
te/tɛ/
res/rɛsː/
se/sɛ/
løs/løːʃ/
het/hɛt/

in — Open syllable, initial syllable.. te — Open syllable.. res — Closed syllable, contains a geminate consonant.. se — Open syllable.. løs — Closed syllable, contains a diphthong.. het — Closed syllable, final syllable.

Word Parts

pre

inter-

Latin origin, meaning 'between/among'.

root

esse

Latin origin, meaning 'to be', forming the base of 'interesse'.

suf

-løs

Old Norse origin, meaning 'without'.

Similar Words

in­te­res­sean­svar­li­hetvan­skel­ig­het­en

Maximize Onsets

Consonant clusters are included in the onset of the syllable whenever possible.

Vowel Nucleus

Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.

  • Geminate consonant /sː/ influences syllable weight.
  • Diphthong /øː/ functions as a single vowel nucleus.
  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/14/2025

Nearby Words

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