overanstrengelse
Syllables
o-ver-an-stren-gel-se
Pronunciation
/ˈuːvərˌanːstʁɛŋɡelsə/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
over + anstreng + else
The word *overanstrengelse* is divided into six syllables: o-ver-an-stren-gel-se. It consists of the prefix *over-*, the root *anstreng-*, and the suffix *-else*. The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('an'). Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel centering.
Definitions
- 1
A state of excessive physical or mental strain; overexertion.
Overexertion
“Han ble innlagt på sykehuset på grunn av overanstrengelse.”
“Overanstrengelse kan føre til alvorlige helseproblemer.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('an'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compounding and derivational morphology can shift the stress.
Syllables
o-ver — Open syllable, stressed. Contains the prefix 'over'.. an — Closed syllable, primary stress. Contains the root 'anstreng'.. stren — Closed syllable, unstressed. Part of the root 'anstreng'.. gel — Closed syllable, unstressed. Part of the root 'anstreng'.. se — Open syllable, unstressed. Contains the suffix 'else'.
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.
Compound Word Syllabification
Syllable boundaries often align with morpheme boundaries in compound words.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel realization, but the syllable division remains consistent.
- The stress pattern is influenced by the compounding and derivational morphology of the word.
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