utgangsposisjon
The word 'utgangsposisjon' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: ut-gangs-po-si-sjon. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('po'). The word consists of a prefix ('ut'), a root ('gang'), and a suffix ('posisjon'). Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel sequencing rules.
Definitions
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The initial position; the starting point.
Starting position
“Han hadde ein god utgangsposisjon i forhandlingane.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('po'), which is the penultimate syllable. This is typical for Nynorsk nouns.
Syllables
ut — Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel nucleus.. gangs — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset, voiced 's'.. po — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. si — Open syllable, unstressed.. sjon — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are preferred as onsets (e.g., 'gangs').
Vowel Sequencing
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Syllable boundaries often align with morpheme boundaries in compound words.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the voicing of the 's' between vowels, but the syllable division remains consistent.
- The 'ngs' cluster is a valid onset in Nynorsk.
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