virkelighetssans
The Norwegian word 'virkelighetssans' (sense of reality) is divided into five syllables: vir-kel-ig-hetssans. The primary stress falls on the first syllable. It's a compound noun formed from 'virkelighet' and 'sans', with syllable division following the principles of maximizing onsets and vowel-consonant closure.
Definitions
- 1
The ability to perceive or understand what is real; a realistic outlook.
Sense of reality
“Han mangler virkelighetssans.”
“Hun har en sterk virkelighetssans.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('vir').
Syllables
vir — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster.. kel — Closed syllable.. ig — Closed syllable.. het — Closed syllable.. ssans — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster.
Similar Words
Maximize Onset
Consonant clusters are included in the onset of the following syllable whenever possible.
Vowel-Consonant Closure
Syllables typically end with a vowel or a vowel followed by a consonant.
- The compound nature of the word requires consideration of morpheme boundaries, but syllable division rules apply consistently.
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