utrygghetsfølese
Syllables
u-trygg-hets-fø-le-se
Pronunciation
/ʉˈtrʏɡːhetsføːləsə/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
u- + trygg- + -hetsfølelse
The word 'utrygghetsfølelse' is divided into six syllables: u-trygg-hets-fø-le-se. The primary stress falls on 'trygg-'. It's a complex noun formed from a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes, following Norwegian syllable division rules that prioritize onset maximization and vowel sequencing.
Definitions
- 1
A feeling of insecurity, anxiety, or lack of safety.
Feeling of insecurity
“Hun opplevde en sterk utrygghetsfølelse etter hendelsen.”
“Mange barn sliter med utrygghetsfølelse i skolen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable, 'trygg-'. The stress pattern is typical for Norwegian compound nouns.
Syllables
u — Open syllable, containing only the vowel /ʉ/.. trygg — Stressed syllable, containing a consonant cluster /tr/ and a long vowel /ʏ/.. hets — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster /hts/.. fø — Open syllable, containing a long vowel /ø/.. le — Open syllable, containing a schwa /ə/.. se — Open syllable, containing a schwa /ə/
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Sequencing
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a separate syllable.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken up according to sonority.
- The genitive/linking suffix *-s-* is often treated as part of the preceding syllable.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but the core syllable division remains consistent.
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