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utbyggingsdivisjon

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

6 syllables
18 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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6syllables

utbyggingsdivisjon

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

ut-bygg-ings-di-vi-sjon

Pronunciation

/ʉtˈbʏɡɪŋsdiˌviʃɔn/

Stress

010000

Morphemes

ut- + bygg- + ings-divisjon

The word 'utbyggingsdivisjon' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: ut-bygg-ings-di-vi-sjon. Primary stress falls on 'bygg'. The word is formed from Old Norse and French roots, denoting an expansion or development division. Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants, typical of Nynorsk phonology.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A department or division responsible for expansion or development.

    Expansion division / Development division

    Ho jobbar i utbyggingsdivisjonen.

    Utbyggingsdivisjonen planlegg nye prosjekt.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('bygg'). This is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns, with stress generally falling on the first element of the final constituent.

Syllables

6
ut/ʉt/
bygg/bʏɡ/
ings/ɪŋs/
di/di/
vi/vi/
sjon/ʃɔn/

ut Open syllable, unstressed.. bygg Closed syllable, primary stressed.. ings Closed syllable, unstressed.. di Open syllable, unstressed.. vi Open syllable, unstressed.. sjon Closed syllable, unstressed.

Maximize Onsets

Syllable division prioritizes creating syllables with onsets (consonant sounds at the beginning) whenever possible.

Avoid Stranded Consonants

Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary due to vowel clusters or other constraints.

Vowel Grouping

Vowel clusters are often treated as a single syllable, especially in unstressed positions.

  • The pronunciation of 'v' in 'divisjon' can vary regionally, sometimes being pronounced as [ʋ].
  • The 'ings' suffix is a well-defined morpheme and syllable, despite potential variations in other contexts.
  • Compound nouns in Nynorsk generally follow a predictable stress pattern, but exceptions can occur.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/7/2025
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