sjokkopplevelse
The Norwegian word 'sjokkopplevelse' is a compound noun meaning 'shock experience'. It is divided into five syllables: sjokk-opp-lev-el-se, with primary stress on 'opp'. The 'sj' cluster and double consonants are notable phonological features.
Definitions
- 1
A shocking experience; a traumatic event.
Shock experience
“Hun fikk et stort sjokkopplevelse da hun hørte nyheten.”
“Det var en sjokkopplevelse for alle involverte.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('opp'). Norwegian has a weak stress system, but 'opp' is slightly more prominent.
Syllables
sjokk — Closed syllable, onset cluster 'sj', long vowel.. opp — Closed syllable, long vowel.. lev — Open syllable, simple onset and vowel.. el — Open syllable, simple onset and vowel.. se — Open syllable, simple onset and vowel.
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Vowel Peak Principle
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Sonority Sequencing Principle
Consonants within a syllable are ordered by decreasing sonority.
- The 'sj' cluster is a common exception to simple CV syllable structure.
- Double consonants contribute to syllable weight.
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