petroleumsgeologi
Syllables
pe-tro-le-ums-ge-o-lo-gi
Pronunciation
/pɛtrɔˈlɛʉmsɡøːlɔɡi/
Stress
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Morphemes
petroleum & geologi
The word 'petroleumsgeologi' is a compound noun divided into eight syllables. Stress falls on the second syllable of 'geologi'. The division follows standard Norwegian rules based on vowel-coda and consonant cluster principles. It's composed of the roots 'petroleum' and 'geologi' connected by a linking 's'.
Definitions
- 1
The branch of geology that deals with the origin, occurrence, and exploration of petroleum resources.
Petroleum geology
“Han studerer petroleumsgeologi ved universitetet.”
“Petroleumsgeologi er et viktig fag i Norge.”
syn:Oljegeologi
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable of 'geologi' (o).
Syllables
pe — Open syllable, short vowel.. tro — Open syllable, short vowel.. le — Open syllable, short vowel.. ums — Closed syllable, short vowel.. ge — Open syllable, long vowel.. o — Open syllable, short vowel.. lo — Open syllable, short vowel.. gi — Open syllable, short vowel.
Similar Words
Vowel-Coda Rule
Syllables generally end in vowels.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often maintained within a syllable.
Stress Rule
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in Norwegian nouns.
- The 's' linking morpheme doesn't form a separate syllable.
- The long vowel /øː/ influences stress placement.
Nearby Words
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