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utgravningsarbeid

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

5 syllables
17 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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5syllables

utgravningsarbeid

Linguistic Analysis

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

noun
  1. 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

5
ut/ʉt/
grav/ɡɾɑv/
nings/ˈnɪŋs/
ar/ɑɾ/
beid/ˈbɛi̯ð/

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.

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.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/8/2025
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