utilfredsstillelse
Syllables
u-til-freds-stil-lel-se
Pronunciation
/ʉˌtɪlˈfrɛdsˌstɪlːəlsə/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
u- + tilfreds- + -stillelse
The Norwegian noun 'utilfredsstillelse' (dissatisfaction) is divided into six syllables (u-til-freds-stil-lel-se) with stress on the second syllable. It's morphologically complex, composed of a prefix, root, and suffix, and its syllable structure is typical of Norwegian, featuring consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A state of being unhappy or dissatisfied.
Dissatisfaction
“Han viste stor utilfredsstillelse med resultatet.”
“Det er vanlig med en viss grad av utilfredsstillelse i et ekteskap.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('til'). Norwegian stress is generally predictable, but can shift in compounds.
Syllables
u — Open syllable, unstressed.. til — Open syllable, stressed.. freds — Closed syllable, unstressed.. stil — Closed syllable, unstressed.. lel — Open syllable, unstressed.. se — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
- Double 's' in 'fredsstillelse' can have slight pronunciation variations.
- Regional dialects may exhibit minor differences in vowel quality or consonant pronunciation.
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