overlevelsessjanse
Syllables
o-ver-le-vel-ses-sjan-se
Pronunciation
/ˈuːvərˌlɛvəlˌsɛʃɑːnsə/
Stress
0100000
Morphemes
over + level + sessjanse
The Norwegian word 'overlevelsessjanse' (chance of survival) is divided into seven syllables: o-ver-le-vel-ses-sjan-se. It's a compound noun with stress on the second syllable ('ver'), formed from a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes. Syllabification follows standard Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel nuclei.
Definitions
- 1
The probability or possibility of surviving a dangerous situation or event.
Chance of survival
“Han vurderte sine overlevelsessjanser nøye.”
“Overlevelsessjansene var små.”
ant:dødsrisiko
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ver').
Syllables
o — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. ver — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, onset cluster.. le — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. vel — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus.. ses — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus.. sjan — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. se — Open syllable, vowel nucleus, definite article suffix.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are included in the onset of the following syllable if possible.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllable structure follows the sonority sequencing principle.
- Compound noun structure influences syllabification.
- The genitive suffix *-ss-* is treated as part of the preceding syllable.
- Regional pronunciation variations may affect vowel realization but not syllable division.
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