utmattingskrig
The word 'utmattingskrig' is divided into four syllables: ut-mat-tings-krig. The primary stress falls on 'mat'. Syllable division follows the CV syllable structure rule, accommodating consonant clusters and geminate consonants common in Nynorsk. It's a compound noun meaning 'war of attrition'.
Definitions
- 1
A war of attrition; a prolonged war characterized by continuous losses on both sides.
War of attrition
“Denne konflikten har utviklet seg til en utmattingskrig.”
“Begge sider frykter en lang utmattingskrig.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable, 'mat'.
Syllables
ut — Open syllable (CV), unstressed.. mat — Open syllable (CV:C), primary stressed, geminate consonant.. tings — Open syllable (CV:C), unstressed.. krig — Open syllable (CV:C), unstressed.
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CV Syllable Structure
Nynorsk favors open syllables (CV) whenever possible. Consonant clusters are maintained within the syllable if pronounceable.
- The geminate consonant 'tt' in 'mat' is a common feature of Nynorsk and doesn't affect syllable division.
- The compound nature of the word does not alter the basic syllable division rules.
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