utlånsavdeling
Syllables
ut-låns-av-de-ling
Pronunciation
/ʉtˈlɔːnsˌavdɛliŋ/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
ut- + låns- + -avdeling
The word 'utlånsavdeling' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: ut-låns-av-de-ling. Stress falls on the second syllable ('låns'). Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel quality. The word consists of prefixes, roots, and suffixes with Old Norse origins.
Definitions
- 1
A department for lending things.
Loan department
“Ho jobbar i utlånsavdelinga på biblioteket.”
“Kan du levere boka til utlånsavdelinga?”
syn:låneavdeling
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('låns'). This is typical for Norwegian compound nouns, with stress on the root of the first major constituent.
Syllables
ut — Open syllable, single vowel followed by a consonant.. låns — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. av — Open syllable, single vowel followed by a consonant.. de — Open syllable, single vowel preceded by a consonant.. ling — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster, vowel reduction in unstressed syllable.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Prioritizes creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (onsets) whenever possible.
Vowel Quality
Respects the inherent vowel quality and length when dividing syllables.
- The consonant cluster 'låns' could theoretically be divided as 'lån-s', but this is less common and less natural in Nynorsk.
- Regional variations might exhibit slight differences in vowel quality or vowel reduction.
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