sensasjonshungrig
Syllables
sen-sa-sjon-shun-grig
Pronunciation
/sɛn.saˈʃoːn.ʃʊn.ɡriːɡ/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
sensasjon/hungrig
The word 'sensasjonshungrig' is divided into five syllables: sen-sa-sjon-shun-grig. Stress falls on the second syllable. It's a compound adjective formed from 'sensasjon' (sensation) and 'hungrig' (hungry/eager). Syllable division follows Norwegian rules maximizing onsets and separating vowel sequences.
Definitions
- 1
Eager for sensations; thrill-seeking.
Sensation-seeking
“Han er en sensasjonshungrig eventyrer.”
“Ungdommen er ofte sensasjonshungrig.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('sa'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compounding can shift the stress.
Syllables
sen — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. sa — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. sjon — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. shun — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. grig — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.
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Maximize Onsets
Norwegian syllable division favors creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (onsets) whenever possible.
Vowel Sequencing
Syllables are generally divided to separate vowel sequences.
- The 'sh' cluster is common and doesn't pose a syllabification challenge.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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