avlyttingsutstyr
The word 'avlyttingsutstyr' is a compound noun syllabified based on onset maximization and avoidance of syllable-final consonant clusters. Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('lytt'). It consists of a prefix ('av'), a root ('lytt'), and multiple suffixes ('ings', 'utstyr').
Definitions
- 1
Equipment used for listening in on conversations or signals.
Listening equipment, eavesdropping gear
“Politiet beslagla avlyttingsutstyr.”
“Han brukte avlyttingsutstyr for å overvåke samtalene.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('lytt'). Secondary stress on the last syllable ('tstyr').
Syllables
av — Open syllable, containing a vowel. Unstressed.. lytt — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant. Primary stressed syllable.. ings — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant cluster. Unstressed.. u — Open syllable, containing a vowel. Unstressed.. tstyr — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant cluster. Secondary stressed syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are assigned to the following vowel to create a permissible onset.
Avoidance of Syllable-Final Consonant Clusters
Norwegian prefers to avoid consonant clusters at the end of syllables.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable typically contains a vowel sound.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur.
- The compound nature of the word influences stress placement.
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