tilpassingsproblem
Syllables
til-pas-sings-pro-blem
Pronunciation
/tɪlˈpɑsːɪŋsˌprɔːblɛm/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
til + pass + ings
The word 'tilpassingsproblem' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: til-pas-sings-pro-blem. The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('pas'). It's formed from a prefix 'til', a root 'pass', a suffix 'ings', and the root 'problem'. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel peak.
Definitions
- 1
A problem related to adaptation.
Adaptation problem
“Elevene møtte et stort tilpassingsproblem ved overgangen til videregående skole.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('pas'). The stress pattern is typical for Norwegian compound nouns.
Syllables
til — Open syllable, unstressed.. pas — Closed syllable, stressed.. sings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. pro — Open syllable, unstressed.. blem — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian favors maximizing consonant clusters in the onset of a syllable, as seen in 'til-pas-sings'.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllable structure generally follows the sonority sequencing principle.
- The geminate 'ss' requires careful phonetic transcription.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the degree of aspiration of the 'p' in 'problem'.
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