uhyggesstemning
Syllables
u-hyg-ges-stem-ning
Pronunciation
/ʉˈhyɡːɛsˌstɛmːɪŋ/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
u- + hygge- + -esstemning
The word 'uhyggesstemning' is divided into five syllables: u-hyg-ges-stem-ning. The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('hyg'). It's a compound noun formed from an intensifying prefix, a root relating to mood, and nominalizing suffixes. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel nucleus rules.
Definitions
- 1
A feeling of eeriness, creepiness, or unsettling atmosphere.
Eerie atmosphere, creepy feeling, unsettling mood.
“Det var en uhyggesstemning i det gamle huset.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('hyg'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words and words with prefixes often shift the stress.
Syllables
u — Open syllable, unstressed.. hyg — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. ges — Closed syllable, unstressed.. stem — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ning — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Syllables prefer to have as many consonants as possible in the onset.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Complex consonant clusters are broken down based on sonority.
- The prefix 'u-' is becoming less common and can influence stress.
- The word is a compound, which affects stress patterns.
- Regional variations might slightly alter vowel pronunciation but not syllable division.
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