verdensdepresjon
Syllables
ver-dens-de-pre-sjon
Pronunciation
/ˈvɛrdənˌdɛprɛʃɔn/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
verdens- + depresjon
The word 'verdensdepresjon' is a compound noun consisting of the combining form 'verdens-' (world) and the root 'depresjon' (depression). It is divided into five syllables: ver-dens-de-pre-sjon, with primary stress on the second syllable. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and avoidance of syllable-final consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A global economic downturn or a widespread feeling of sadness and hopelessness affecting many people worldwide.
World depression
“Verdensdepresjonen på 1930-tallet hadde store konsekvenser.”
“Mange følte en dyp verdensdepresjon etter pandemien.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('de'). Norwegian stress is generally predictable, but can shift in longer compounds.
Syllables
ver — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster.. dens — Closed syllable, onset consonant, coda consonant.. de — Open syllable, stressed.. pre — Open syllable.. sjon — Closed syllable, coda consonant.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., 'ver-dens').
Avoidance of Syllable-Final Consonant Clusters
Norwegian prefers to avoid ending syllables with consonant clusters.
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are typically divided around vowel sounds.
- The 'd' in 'verdens' can be reduced or elided in rapid speech, but the written form dictates the syllable division.
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