soningsskapasitet
Syllables
so-nings-skap-asitet
Pronunciation
/ˈsuːnɪŋsˌkɑːpɑsitɛt/
Stress
0100
Morphemes
soning, skap + asitet
The Norwegian word 'soningskapasitet' is divided into four syllables: so-nings-skap-asitet. The primary stress falls on 'nings'. It's a noun formed from Old Norse and Latin roots, denoting the capacity for atonement. Syllabification follows standard Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel peak principle.
Definitions
- 1
The ability or capacity to atone, reconcile, or make amends.
Capacity for atonement/reconciliation
“Han viste stor soningskapasitet etter å ha gjort feil.”
“Samfunnet må legge til rette for soningskapasitet hos lovbrytere.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('nings'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but suffixes can shift the stress.
Syllables
so — Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel is long.. nings — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, contains a nasal consonant.. skap — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. asitet — Open syllable, contains a vowel sequence.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., 'sk' in 'skap').
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables tend to follow a sonority hierarchy (vowels are more sonorous than consonants).
- The word is relatively straightforward in terms of syllabification. No major exceptions or regional variations are expected.
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