utanlandsgjeld
The word 'utanlandsgjeld' is divided into four syllables: u-tan-lands-gjeld. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The syllabification follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing maximizing onsets and treating consonant clusters as single onsets. The word is a compound noun meaning 'foreign debt'.
Definitions
- 1
Debt owed to entities outside the country.
Foreign debt
“Noreg har stor utanlandsgjeld.”
“Regjeringa prøver å redusere utanlandsgjelda.”
syn:framandsgjeldant:innanlandsgjeld
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('lands').
Syllables
u — Open syllable, initial vowel.. tan — Closed syllable, consonant onset and coda.. lands — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. gjeld — Closed syllable, palatalized consonant onset.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Syllables are formed to include as many consonants as possible in the onset.
Vowel-Consonant Boundary
A consonant following a vowel typically marks a syllable boundary.
Consonant Cluster Treatment
Consonant clusters like 'nds' and 'gj' are treated as single onsets.
- The 'gj' cluster is consistently treated as a single onset in Nynorsk.
- Regional vowel variations may exist but do not significantly alter syllabification.
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