utenlandsoppdrag
Syllables
u-ten-land-sopp-drag
Pronunciation
/ˈʉːtənˌlɑnːsɔpːdrɑɡ/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
uten + land + soppdrag
The word *utenlandsoppdrag* is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: u-ten-land-sopp-drag. Stress falls on the third syllable ('sopp'). Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel-centric principles, with geminate consonants influencing syllable weight. The word means 'foreign assignment' and is composed of a prefix, root, and suffix with Old Norse origins.
Definitions
- 1
A mission or assignment abroad.
Foreign assignment, overseas mission
“Han fekk eit viktig utenlandsoppdrag.”
“Ho reiste på utenlandsoppdrag for organisasjonen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('sopp'). The stress pattern is relatively flat, with a slight emphasis on the stressed syllable.
Syllables
u — Open syllable, vowel sound.. ten — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. land — Closed syllable, geminate consonant.. sopp — Closed syllable, geminate consonant, stressed.. drag — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Nynorsk favors maximizing consonant clusters in the onset of a syllable, as seen in 'ten', 'land', and 'drag'.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound, guiding the division between consonant clusters and vowels.
Geminate Consonant Handling
Double consonants are treated as part of the syllable they belong to, influencing syllable weight and duration.
- Palatalization of 'd' before 'r' in some dialects does not affect the orthographic syllable division.
- Vowel length (indicated by double letters) influences the perceived duration of syllables.
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