selvmordsepidemi
Syllables
selv-mord-se-pi-de-mi
Pronunciation
/sɛlvmɔrdsɛpidɛmi/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
selv + mord + epidemi
The word 'selvmordsepidemi' is a Norwegian compound noun divided into six syllables: selv-mord-se-pi-de-mi. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('de'). Syllabification follows the principle of maximizing onsets and adhering to CV/CVC structures. The word consists of the prefix 'selv-', the root 'mord', and the suffix 'epidemi'.
Definitions
- 1
A widespread occurrence of suicides.
suicide epidemic
“Det er en økende bekymring for en selvmordsepidemi blant unge.”
“Forskere undersøker årsakene til selvmordsepidemien.”
syn:selvmordsbølge
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('de'). Norwegian compound words typically have stress on the penultimate syllable.
Syllables
selv — Open syllable, CV structure.. mord — Closed syllable, CVC structure.. se — Open syllable, CV structure, linking syllable.. pi — Open syllable, CV structure.. de — Open syllable, CV structure, primary stress.. mi — Open syllable, CV structure.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Norwegian syllabification prioritizes creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (onsets) whenever possible.
CV/CVC Structure
Syllables generally follow a Consonant-Vowel (CV) or Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC) structure.
- Linking of morphemes in compound words can sometimes lead to slight variations, but the core principle of maximizing onsets is generally followed.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not typically affect syllable boundaries.
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