utvalsgransking
The word 'utvalsgransking' is divided into four syllables: ut-vals-gransk-ing. It consists of the prefix 'ut-', the root 'valsgransk', and the suffix '-ing'. The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('vals'). The syllable division follows Nynorsk rules of onset maximization and sonority sequencing.
Definitions
- 1
The process of carefully examining or scrutinizing a selection or choice.
Selection review, scrutiny of choices
“Etter en grundig utvalsgransking ble kandidaten valgt.”
“Komiteen anbefaler en utvalsgransking av alle søknader.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('vals'). The first, third, and fourth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
ut — Open syllable, containing a long vowel and a voiced stop. Onset is a single consonant.. vals — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a voiced stop. Onset is a consonant cluster.. gransk — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant cluster. Onset is a consonant cluster.. ing — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a nasal consonant. Onset is a single consonant.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
The syllable division attempts to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of each syllable, as seen in 'vals' and 'gransk'.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Consonants within each syllable are ordered according to their sonority, ensuring a natural flow of sound.
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
No consonants are left without a vowel, ensuring each syllable has a nucleus.
- The 'valsgr' cluster is a potential edge case, but standard Nynorsk allows for complex onsets.
- Regional variations might involve slight vowel reduction or lenition of the 'gr' cluster, but the core syllable division remains consistent.
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