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nederlagsfølelse

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6 syllables
16 characters
Norwegian
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6syllables

nederlagsfølelse

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

ne-der-lags-fø-le-lse

Pronunciation

/nɛdərˈlɑɡsføːləlsə/

Stress

010000

Morphemes

neder- + lag- + -følelse

The word 'nederlagsfølelse' is a complex Norwegian noun meaning 'feeling of defeat'. It is divided into six syllables: ne-der-lags-fø-le-lse, with primary stress on the second syllable. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and avoiding stranded consonants.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A feeling of defeat, failure, or being overcome.

    Feeling of defeat, sense of failure

    “Han opplevde en dyp nederlagsfølelse etter tapet.”

    “Nederlagsfølelsen lammet henne.”

    syn:tapfiaskomotløshet
    ant:seiersuksessoptimisme

Stress pattern

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

Syllables

6
ne/nɛ/
der/ˈdɛr/
lags/lɑɡs/
fø/føː/
le/lə/
lse/lsə/

ne — Open syllable, onset 'n', nucleus 'ɛ'. der — Open syllable, onset 'd', nucleus 'ɛ', coda 'r', stressed. lags — Closed syllable, onset 'l', nucleus 'ɑ', coda 'ɡs'. fø — Open syllable, onset 'f', nucleus 'øː'. le — Open syllable, onset 'l', nucleus 'ə'. lse — Closed syllable, onset 'l', nucleus 'ə', coda 's'

Word Parts

pre

neder-

Old Norse *niðr* meaning 'down, low'. Intensifier.

root

lag-

Old Norse *lag* meaning 'layer, measure, battle'. Core meaning related to a situation or event.

suf

-følelse

From *føle* 'to feel' + *-else* a nominalizing suffix. Creates a noun denoting a state or sensation.

Similar Words

mi­sfor­stå­el­seo­ver­ens­stem­mel­setil­freds­stil­lel­se

Onset Maximization

Prioritize forming syllables with consonant onsets whenever possible.

Avoid Stranded Consonants

Avoid leaving consonants without a preceding vowel.

Weight Sensitivity

Heavier syllables tend to attract stress.

  • The consonant cluster 'gs' is common in Norwegian.
  • The schwa sound 'ə' is typical of unstressed syllables.
  • Regional variations in 'r' pronunciation may exist.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/11/2025

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