prestasjonsspresssess
Syllables
pre-stas-jons-spress-sess
Pronunciation
/prɛˈstɑːʃɔnˌsprɛsː/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
prestasjon- + prestasjon- + -spress
The Norwegian word 'prestasjonspress' (performance pressure) is divided into five syllables: pre-stas-jons-spress-sess. Stress falls on the first syllable. The word is a compound noun formed from 'prestasjon' (achievement) and 'press' (pressure). Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements.
Definitions
- 1
Pressure to perform well; the feeling of being compelled to achieve.
Performance pressure
“Han følte et stort prestasjonspress.”
“Prestasjonspress kan føre til stress.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('pre-').
Syllables
pre — Open syllable, onset maximization.. stas — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant(s).. jons — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant(s).. spress — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant(s).. sess — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant(s).
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Norwegian favors maximizing the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken up to create permissible onsets and codas.
- The double 's' in '-spress' affects pronunciation (lengthening the /s/ sound).
- Regional variations in vowel quality exist but do not affect syllable division.
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