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utenlandskvote

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4 syllables
14 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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4syllables

utenlandskvote

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

u-ten-lands-kvote

Pronunciation

/ˈʉːtənˌlɑn(d)skvɔːtə/

Stress

0100

Morphemes

uten- + lands- + -sk-

The word 'utenlandskvote' is divided into four syllables: u-ten-lands-kvote. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's a compound noun formed from 'uten' (without), 'lands' (land), and 'kvote' (quota). Syllable division follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing maximizing onsets and codas.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A quota for foreigners; a limited number of places or opportunities reserved for non-citizens.

    Foreign quota

    “Det er ein liten utenlandskvote for studentar.”

    syn:fremmedkvote

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('lands').

Syllables

4
u/ʉː/
ten/tən/
lands/lɑn(d)s/
kvote/kvɔːtə/

u — Open syllable, initial vowel.. ten — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. lands — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. kvote — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.

Word Parts

pre

uten-

Old Norse origin, meaning 'without'.

root

lands-

Old Norse origin, meaning 'land'.

suf

-sk-

Old Norse origin, adjectival marker.

Similar Words

u­ten­lands­rei­seinn­lands­isstats­buds­jett

Vowel Initial Syllable

Syllables starting with a vowel are separated immediately after the vowel.

Maximize Onsets and Codas

Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable as long as they form a permissible onset or coda.

  • The optional 'd' in 'lands' does not affect syllable division.
  • The 'sk' and 'kv' clusters are treated as single onsets.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/15/2025

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