spenningstilstand
Syllables
spen-ning-stil-stand
Pronunciation
/ˈspɛnːɪŋstiːlˌstɑn/
Stress
1000
Morphemes
spenning, stil, stand + -tilstand
The word 'spenningstilstand' is a Norwegian compound noun with primary stress on the first syllable. Syllabification follows the principles of onset maximization and vowel peak, resulting in the division 'spen-ning-stil-stand'. It denotes a state of tension or excitement.
Definitions
- 1
A state of tension, excitement, or suspense.
State of tension/excitement/suspense
“Det var en spentningstilstand i rommet.”
“Han beskrev den politiske spenningstilstanden.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('spen'), following the typical Norwegian pattern for compound nouns.
Syllables
spen — Open syllable, stressed.. ning — Closed syllable, unstressed.. stil — Open syllable, unstressed.. stand — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are included in the onset of the syllable whenever possible.
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel as its nucleus.
Avoidance of Syllable-Final Consonant Clusters
Norwegian generally avoids ending syllables with consonant clusters.
- The double 'n' in 'spenning' could potentially lead to alternative syllabification, but the standard practice is to treat it as part of the onset of the following syllable.
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