samvittighetskval
Syllables
sam-vit-tig-hets-kval
Pronunciation
/sɑmˈvɪtːɪɡhetskvɑl/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
sam + vittighets + kval
The Norwegian word 'samvittighetskval' (anguish of conscience) is divided into five syllables: sam-vit-tig-hets-kval. Stress falls on 'vit'. The syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel sequencing, reflecting the compound structure of the word.
Definitions
- 1
Anguish of conscience, remorse, mental torment caused by guilt.
Anguish of conscience, remorse
“Han led av stor samvittighetskval etter løgnen.”
ant:samvittighetsro
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('vit'). Norwegian stress is typically on the first syllable of the root.
Syllables
sam — Open syllable, onset consonant 's', vowel 'a'. Unstressed.. vit — Open syllable, onset consonant 'v', vowel 'i'. Primary stressed syllable.. tig — Open syllable, onset consonant 't', vowel 'i'. Unstressed.. hets — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster 'h', vowel 'e'. Unstressed.. kval — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster 'kv', vowel 'a'. Unstressed.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Sequencing
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a separate syllable.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Complex consonant clusters are broken down based on sonority.
- The word is a compound noun, and the syllable division reflects the boundaries between the constituent morphemes.
- No significant regional variations in pronunciation or syllabification.
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