leilighetsprosjekt
Syllables
lei-li-ghet-spro-sjekt
Pronunciation
/ˈlɛɪ̯lɪˌɡɛːtsproˈʃɛkt/
Stress
10001
Morphemes
leilighet, prosjekt + s-
The word 'leilighetsprosjekt' is a compound noun meaning 'apartment project'. It is divided into five syllables: lei-li-ghet-spro-sjekt, with primary stress on the first syllable ('lei-'). The syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel break, and the word is composed of two roots ('leilighet' and 'prosjekt') connected by a genitive linking morpheme ('s-').
Definitions
- 1
A planned development of apartments or housing.
Housing project, apartment project
“De planlegger et nytt leilighetsprosjekt i sentrum.”
“Leilighetsprosjektet er forsinket på grunn av dårlig vær.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('lei-'). Secondary stress is minimal, and the remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
lei — Open syllable, stressed. Contains a diphthong.. li — Open syllable, unstressed. Contains a short vowel.. ghet — Closed syllable, unstressed. Contains a long vowel and a final consonant.. spro — Open syllable, unstressed. Contains a consonant cluster.. sjekt — Closed syllable, stressed. Contains a consonant cluster and a final consonant.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Attempting to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of each syllable.
Vowel Break
Each vowel nucleus generally forms the core of a syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Breaking down compound words into their constituent parts.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllable division.
- The 's-' linking morpheme is a common feature of Norwegian compound nouns.
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