ekspedisjonssted
Syllables
eks-pe-di-sjons-sted
Pronunciation
/ɛkspɛˈdiːʃɔnsˌstɛːd/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
ekspe- + disjons- + sted
The Norwegian word 'ekspedisjonssted' is a compound noun meaning 'expedition site'. It is divided into five syllables: eks-pe-di-sjons-sted, with primary stress on the second syllable. The syllable division follows the principles of onset maximization and vowel-centric syllables, common in Norwegian phonology. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a Latin-derived prefix, root, and an Old Norse-derived suffix.
Definitions
- 1
A place for expeditions; a dispatch point; an expedition site.
Expedition site, dispatch location.
“Ekspedisjonsstedet var godt beskyttet.”
“De møttes på ekspedisjonsstedet før avreise.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('di'). Norwegian stress generally falls on the first syllable of the root.
Syllables
eks — Open syllable, onset cluster.. pe — Open syllable, simple onset.. di — Open syllable, simple onset, long vowel.. sjons — Closed syllable, onset cluster, nasal consonant.. sted — Closed syllable, onset cluster, long vowel.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable typically contains one vowel sound.
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless they form part of a permissible consonant cluster.
- The 'j' sound can sometimes be considered part of the following syllable.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the precise realization of consonant clusters.
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