kjempeskuffelse
Syllables
kjem-pe-skuf-fel-se
Pronunciation
/ˈçêm.pəˌskʉfːəlsə/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
kjempe + skuff + else
The Norwegian word 'kjempeskuffelse' is divided into five syllables: kjem-pe-skuf-fel-se. It's a compound noun formed from the prefix 'kjempe', the root 'skuff', and the suffix 'else'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows the principle of maximizing onsets while maintaining pronounceability.
Definitions
- 1
A great disappointment; a huge letdown.
Huge disappointment
“Det var en kjempeskuffelse å høre at konserten var avlyst.”
“Hun opplevde en kjempeskuffelse da hun fikk vite resultatet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('skuf').
Syllables
kjem — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. pe — Open syllable, simple structure.. skuf — Closed syllable, long vowel due to doubled consonant.. fel — Open syllable, simple structure.. se — Open syllable, simple structure.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are broken after the first consonant if it creates a pronounceable onset.
Vowel Following Consonant
A vowel following a consonant typically forms a new syllable.
- Initial /kj/ cluster remains intact due to common usage.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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