sunnhetstilstand
Syllables
sunn-het-stil-stand
Pronunciation
/ˈsʉnːˌhɛɪtstiːlˌstand/
Stress
1010
Morphemes
sunn, stil, stand + het
The word 'sunnhetstilstand' is a compound noun meaning 'state of health'. It is divided into four syllables: sunn-het-stil-stand, with primary stress on 'het'. The word is formed from Old Norse roots and a Proto-Germanic suffix. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel peak.
Definitions
- 1
A state of being healthy; good health.
State of health
“Han er i god sunnhetstilstand.”
“Legene vurderte pasientens sunnhetstilstand.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the second syllable (het).
Syllables
sunn — Open syllable, root.. het — Closed syllable, suffix.. stil — Open syllable, root.. stand — Open syllable, root.
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Compound Word Stress
Stress often falls on the second element of a compound word.
- The double 'n' in 'sunnhet' doesn't affect syllabification. Regional dialects might exhibit minor vowel variations.
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