ekstraundervisning
Syllables
ek-stra-un-der-vis-ning
Pronunciation
/ˈɛkstɾɑʊn.dərˌvis.niŋ/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
ekstra + undervis + ning
The word 'ekstraundervisning' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: ek-stra-un-der-vis-ning. It features a stressed second syllable and utilizes Norwegian syllable division rules prioritizing maximizing onsets and adhering to CV/CVC structures. The morphemic breakdown reveals a prefix, root, and suffix with Latin and Old Norse origins.
Definitions
- 1
Additional teaching or tuition, often provided to students who need extra help.
Extra teaching/tuition
“Han får ekstraundervisning i matematikk.”
“Skolen tilbyr ekstraundervisning for elever med lærevansker.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('un'). Norwegian compound words often stress the second element.
Syllables
ek — Open syllable, CV structure.. stra — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. un — Open, stressed syllable, vowel onset.. der — Closed syllable, CVC structure.. vis — Open syllable, CV structure.. ning — Closed syllable, CVC structure with 'ng' coda.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Onset
Consonant clusters are maintained at the beginning of syllables whenever possible (e.g., 'str').
Consonant-Vowel (CV)
Syllables generally follow a CV structure where possible.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Syllables can end in a consonant, forming a CVC structure.
- The 'str' cluster may be simplified in some dialects with an epenthetic vowel.
- Stress placement in compound words can be variable, but generally falls on the second element.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in Norwegian
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.