ombygningsarbeid
The word 'ombygningsarbeid' is a Norwegian compound noun divided into five syllables: om-byg-nings-ar-beid. Primary stress falls on 'ar'. It consists of a prefix 'om', roots 'bygning' and 'arbeid', and a suffix 's'. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules maximizing onsets and dividing after vowels.
Definitions
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Reconstruction work, renovation work.
Renovation work, rebuilding work.
“Det er mye ombygningsarbeid på skolen.”
“Ombygningsarbeidet vil ta flere måneder.”
ant:nybygging
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable of 'arbeid' (ar), typical for Norwegian compound nouns.
Syllables
om — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. byg — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. nings — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. ar — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant, primary stress.. beid — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant, diphthong.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Norwegian favors consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after vowels followed by consonants.
- Consonant cluster 'ng' can sometimes be analyzed differently, but is treated as a cluster here.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllabification.
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