avdekkingssjikt
The word 'avdekkingssjikt' is divided into four syllables: av-dek-kings-sjikt. It's a compound noun with primary stress on the first syllable. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences. The 'sj' cluster is treated as a single onset.
Definitions
- 1
A layer revealed through excavation.
Excavation layer
“Arkeologene fant flere interessante gjenstander i avdekkingssjiktet.”
- 2
An archaeological stratum.
Archaeological layer
“Avdekkingssjiktet viste spor etter en gammel bosetning.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the first syllable ('av').
Syllables
av — Open syllable, simple onset-rime structure.. dek — Closed syllable, CVC structure.. kings — Closed syllable, CVC structure with 'ng' coda.. sjikt — Closed syllable, CVC structure with 'sj' onset.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are formed around a nucleus (vowel), with optional onsets (consonants before the vowel) and codas (consonants after the vowel).
Maximize Onsets
Norwegian tends to maximize consonant clusters in the onset position.
Vowel Sequencing
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a separate syllable.
- The 'sj' cluster is treated as a single onset.
- The 'ings' suffix is a common derivational suffix.
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