konsentrasjonsevne
Syllables
kon-sen-tras-jon-sev-ne
Pronunciation
/kɔnˈsɛntrɑʃɔnˌsevne/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
konsen- + -trasjon- + -sjon-evne
The word 'konsentrasjonsevne' is a complex Norwegian noun with Latinate roots. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel nucleus rules, resulting in six syllables with primary stress on the third syllable. It denotes the ability to concentrate and is commonly used in everyday language.
Definitions
- 1
The ability to concentrate; the capacity to focus one's attention.
Concentration ability
“Hun har en god konsentrasjonsevne.”
“Dårlig konsentrasjonsevne kan være et symptom på stress.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tras'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of the root, but stress can shift in compounds.
Syllables
kon — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster. sen — Open syllable, onset consonant. tras — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster, coda consonant. jon — Closed syllable, onset consonant, coda consonant. sev — Open syllable, onset consonant. ne — Open syllable, onset consonant
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllables tend to follow a sonority hierarchy, with sounds becoming more sonorous towards the nucleus (vowel).
- The 'sj' digraph represents a single phoneme /ʃ/ in Norwegian.
- Vowel qualities can vary slightly depending on dialect.
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