utgravningsarbeid
Syllables
ut-grav-nings-ar-beid
Pronunciation
/ʉtˈɡɾɑvnɪŋsɑɾˈbɛi̯ð/
Stress
0 1 0 0 1
Morphemes
ut + grav + ningsarbeid
The word 'utgravningsarbeid' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: ut-grav-nings-ar-beid. Primary stress falls on 'nings'. The syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel-centric principles, respecting morphemic boundaries. It means 'excavation work'.
Definitions
- 1
Excavation work; the process of digging something out of the ground.
Excavation work
“De startet utgravningsarbeidet i dag.”
“Utgravningsarbeidet tok lang tid.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('nings'), and secondary stress on the fifth syllable ('beid').
Syllables
ut — Open syllable, containing a single vowel and onset consonant.. grav — Open syllable, containing a single vowel and onset consonant.. nings — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a final consonant. Primary stressed syllable.. ar — Open syllable, containing a single vowel and onset consonant.. beid — Closed syllable, containing a diphthong and a final consonant. Secondary stressed syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together in the onset of a syllable whenever possible.
Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Each syllable typically contains a vowel nucleus.
Moraic Syllabification
Norwegian's mora-timed rhythm influences syllable weight and division.
- The /ɡɾ/ cluster is common and doesn't pose a syllabification challenge.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but generally don't affect syllable boundaries.
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