konsentrasjonssvikt
Syllables
kon-sen-tras-jons-svikt
Pronunciation
/kɔnˈsɛntrɑʃɔnsˌsvɪkt/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
konsen + trasjon + svikt
The word 'konsentrasjonssvikt' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: kon-sen-tras-jons-svikt. Stress falls on the second syllable ('sen'). The word is morphologically complex, with Latin and Old Norse roots. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel centering.
Definitions
- 1
A lack of ability to concentrate; difficulty focusing.
Concentration failure, lack of concentration.
“Han led av alvorlig konsentrasjonssvikt etter ulykken.”
“Læreren merket elevenes konsentrasjonssvikt under den lange forelesningen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('sen'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words often shift the stress.
Syllables
kon — Open syllable, initial syllable.. sen — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. tras — Closed syllable, contains consonant cluster.. jons — Closed syllable, contains nasal consonant.. svikt — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Centering
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Complex consonant clusters are broken down based on sonority, but often remain within a single syllable if they are common in Norwegian.
- The double 's' in '-ss-' represents a geminate consonant and doesn't affect syllable division.
- Compound word stress patterns can deviate from the default first-syllable stress.
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