nederlagsstemning
Syllables
ne-der-lags-stem-ning
Pronunciation
/ˈneːdərˌlɑɡsˌstɛmːɪŋ/
Stress
0 1 0 0 0
Morphemes
neder- + lag- + -stemning
The Norwegian word 'nederlagsstemning' is divided into five syllables: ne-der-lags-stem-ning. It's a compound noun with stress on the second syllable. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles. The word signifies a feeling of defeat or decline.
Definitions
- 1
A feeling of defeat, discouragement, or a pessimistic atmosphere. A sense of decline or impending failure.
Feeling of defeat, atmosphere of decline
“Etter tapet spredte det seg en tung nederlagsstemning i garderoben.”
“Den økonomiske krisen skapte en generell nederlagsstemning i samfunnet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('der'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words often shift the stress to the second element.
Syllables
ne — Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel is long.. der — Closed syllable, contains a vowel and consonant.. lags — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the beginning.. stem — Closed syllable, long vowel.. ning — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left alone to form a syllable.
- The 'r' in 'neder-' can be pronounced as a retroflex approximant or a vocalic schwa in some dialects.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not alter the written syllable division.
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