sultfornemmelse
The word 'sultfornemmelse' is a Norwegian compound noun meaning 'hunger sensation'. It is divided into five syllables: sult-for-nem-mel-se, with primary stress on the first syllable ('sult'). The word consists of the root 'sult' (hunger), the prefix 'for' (intensifier), and the suffix 'nemmelse' (sensation). Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel-centric syllables.
Definitions
- 1
The feeling or sensation of hunger.
Hunger sensation
“Hun kjente en sterk sultfornemmelse.”
“Sultfornemmelsen drev ham til å spise.”
syn:sultfølelseant:metthetsfølelse
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('sult'). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
sult — Open syllable, stressed, containing a short vowel.. for — Open syllable, unstressed, containing a short vowel.. nem — Closed syllable, unstressed, containing a short vowel.. mel — Closed syllable, unstressed, containing a short vowel.. se — Open syllable, unstressed, containing a long vowel.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Compound Word Stress
Primary stress falls on the first element of a compound word.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may exist.
- The pronunciation of 'r' can vary slightly depending on dialect.
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