ungdomssløvsinn
Syllables
ung-doms-sløv-sinn
Pronunciation
/ˈʊŋˌdɔmsˈløːvsɪnː/
Stress
0101
Morphemes
ungdoms- + sløvs- + -inn
The word 'ungdomssløvsinn' is a Norwegian noun meaning youthful listlessness. It is divided into four syllables: ung-doms-sløv-sinn, with primary stress on 'sløv'. The syllabification follows the principle of maximizing onsets and requiring a vowel nucleus in each syllable. It is a compound noun formed from Old Norse roots.
Definitions
- 1
A state of apathy, indolence, or lack of ambition among young people.
Youthful listlessness/slothfulness.
“Det er bekymringsfullt å se så mye ungdomssløvsinn.”
“Han overvant sin ungdomssløvsinn og begynte å studere.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('sløv'). Norwegian stress generally falls on the first syllable of the root.
Syllables
ung — Open syllable, onset cluster.. doms — Closed syllable.. sløv — Open syllable, onset cluster.. sinn — Closed syllable, geminate consonant.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Onset
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
- Geminate consonant 'nn' in 'sinn' impacts pronunciation duration but not syllable division.
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