samvittighetsnag
Syllables
sam-vit-tig-hets-nag
Pronunciation
/ˈsɑmˌvɪtːɪɡhetsnɑɡ/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
sam + vittighets + nag
The word 'samvittighetsnag' is a Norwegian noun meaning 'pang of conscience'. It is divided into five syllables: sam-vit-tig-hets-nag, with primary stress on the first syllable. The word is composed of the prefix 'sam-', the root 'vittighets-', and the suffix '-nag'. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements.
Definitions
- 1
A pang of conscience; a feeling of guilt or remorse.
pang of conscience, twinge of guilt
“Han kjente en samvittighetsnag etter løgnen.”
“Hun ble plaget av en konstant samvittighetsnag.”
ant:samvittighetsro
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('sam'). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
sam — Open syllable, stressed.. vit — Open syllable, unstressed.. tig — Closed syllable, unstressed.. hets — Closed syllable, unstressed.. nag — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian syllable division prioritizes including as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
- Geminate consonants ('tt') affect syllable weight but don't create new syllables.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not alter the syllable division.
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