sensasjonspreget
Syllables
sen-sas-jons-pre-get
Pronunciation
/sɛn.saˈsjøːn.sprɛ.ɡɛt/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
sensasjons- + sens- + -spreget
The word 'sensasjonspreget' is an adjective meaning 'sensational'. It is divided into five syllables: sen-sas-jons-pre-get, with stress on the second syllable. It's formed from a French/Latin prefix 'sensasjons-' and a Norwegian suffix '-spreget'. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.
Definitions
- 1
Sensational, characterized by sensation.
Sensational
“Det var en sensasjonspreget nyhet.”
“Filmen hadde en sensasjonspreget slutt.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('sas'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compounding and derivational morphology can shift the stress.
Syllables
sen — Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel-final.. sas — Stressed syllable, closed syllable, vowel-consonant-vowel.. jons — Closed syllable, vowel-consonant-vowel.. pre — Open syllable, vowel-consonant.. get — Closed syllable, vowel-consonant.
Word Parts
sensasjons-
From French 'sensation', ultimately from Latin 'sensus' (sense, feeling). Functions as a lexicalizing prefix.
sens-
Latin 'sensus' (sense, feeling). Embedded within the prefix.
-spreget
Past participle suffix from 'sprege' (to characterize, imprint). Derived from Old Norse 'sprengja' (to burst, split).
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., 'spr-').
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left alone at the end of a syllable if they can be part of an onset.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries.
- The suffix '-spreget' is a relatively common suffix, and its syllabification is well-established.
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