utviklingsselsskap
Syllables
ut-vik-lings-sels-skap
Pronunciation
/ʉtˈvikːliŋsˌsɛlːskap/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
ut + viklings + selskap
The word 'utviklingsselskap' is a compound noun syllabified into five syllables: ut-vik-lings-sels-skap. Stress falls on 'vik'. It's composed of the prefix 'ut-', the root 'viklings', and the suffix 'selskap'. Syllabification follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing onset maximization and vowel peaks.
Definitions
- 1
A development company; a company focused on development (economic, social, etc.).
Development company
“Det nye utviklingsselskapet satser på grønn teknologi.”
“Utviklingsselskapet har fått støtte fra staten.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable of the root ('vik'). The stress pattern is typical for Norwegian compound nouns.
Syllables
ut — Open syllable, initial syllable, relatively short vowel.. vik — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, long vowel.. lings — Closed syllable, contains 'ng' cluster.. sels — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. skap — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Nynorsk favors maximizing consonant clusters in the onset of a syllable, as seen in 'vik' and 'sels'.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel, dictating the syllable boundaries.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified based on the individual morphemes, maintaining the integrity of each component.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'v' (may sound closer to 'b').
- Vowel length is crucial for meaning distinction.
- The 'ng' cluster is treated as a single phoneme.
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