spesialutdannelse
Syllables
spe-si-al-ut-dan-nel-se
Pronunciation
/spɛˈʃiːalʊtˌdɑnːəlse/
Stress
0100000
Morphemes
spesial- + utdannelse
The word 'spesialutdannelse' is a compound noun divided into seven syllables: spe-si-al-ut-dan-nel-se. Stress falls on the second syllable ('si'). The word is morphologically composed of the prefix 'spesial-' and the root 'utdannelse'. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel centering.
Definitions
- 1
Special education; education specifically tailored to individuals with learning difficulties or disabilities.
Special education
“Hun har en spesialutdannelse innenfor pedagogikk.”
“Barnet trenger spesialutdannelse for å kunne følge med i skolen.”
syn:særutdanning
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('si'). Norwegian typically stresses the second syllable in words of this length.
Syllables
spe — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster.. si — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. al — Open syllable.. ut — Open syllable.. dan — Closed syllable, long vowel.. nel — Open syllable.. se — Open syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Centering
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken up to create pronounceable syllables.
- The 'j' sound can sometimes be elided in colloquial speech, but the written form dictates syllable division.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but generally don't alter the syllable division.
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