utgravingskontor
The word 'utgravingskontor' is a compound noun in Norwegian Nynorsk. It is divided into five syllables: ut-grav-ings-kon-tor, with primary stress on 'grav'. The morphemic breakdown reveals a prefix 'ut-', a root 'grav', a suffix 'ings', and a root 'kontor'. Syllable division follows onset maximization and avoidance of stranded consonants.
Definitions
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An office or bureau dedicated to archaeological excavations.
Excavation office
“Han jobber på utgravingskontoret.”
“Utgravingskontoret planlegger nye utgravninger.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable, 'grav'. The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
ut — Open syllable, unstressed. Contains a single vowel and consonant.. grav — Closed syllable, primary stressed. Contains a vowel and a final consonant.. ings — Closed syllable, unstressed. Contains a vowel and a final consonant cluster.. kon — Open syllable, unstressed. Contains a vowel and a consonant.. tor — Closed syllable, unstressed. Contains a vowel and a final consonant.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Prioritizing consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables (e.g., 'grav', 'kontor').
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
Ensuring that consonants are not left at the end of a syllable without a vowel.
Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common but doesn't affect syllable division.
- The 'sk' cluster in 'kontor' is a common onset and doesn't pose a problem.
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