etterforskningsarbeid
Syllables
et-ter-for-sknings-ar-bei-d
Pronunciation
/ˈæ̂tːərˌfɔʂkniŋsɑrˈbæi̯d/
Stress
0100101
Morphemes
etter + forsknings + arbeid
The word 'etterforskningsarbeid' is a compound noun divided into seven syllables: et-ter-for-sknings-ar-bei-d. Primary stress falls on 'ar-'. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and dividing after vowels. It consists of the prefix 'etter-', the root 'forsknings-', and the root 'arbeid'.
Definitions
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Investigation work
Investigation work
“Politiet utfører grundig etterforskningsarbeid.”
“Etterforskningsarbeidet førte til en arrestasjon.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the second root ('ar-'), typical for Norwegian compound nouns.
Syllables
et — Open syllable, initial vowel.. ter — Closed syllable, consonant onset.. for — Open syllable, initial vowel.. sknings — Closed syllable, complex consonant cluster onset.. ar — Open syllable, primary stress.. bei — Open syllable, diphthong.. d — Closed syllable, final consonant.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after vowels, especially when followed by consonants.
- Gemination of 't' in 'etter' is a phonetic feature, not affecting syllabification.
- Complex consonant clusters like 'skn' are permissible in Norwegian onsets.
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