undersøkelsesborehull
Syllables
un-der-sø-kel-ses-bo-re-hull
Pronunciation
/ˈʊn.dərˌsøːk.el.ses.bɔ.rə.hʉlː/
Stress
10000000
Morphemes
undersøke + bore + -hull
The word 'undersøkelsesborehull' is a Norwegian compound noun divided into eight syllables: un-der-sø-kel-ses-bo-re-hull. It's stressed on the first syllable and composed of Old Norse roots and suffixes relating to investigation and drilling. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.
Definitions
- 1
A borehole for investigative purposes; a drilling used for exploration or examination.
Investigative borehole, exploration drillhole
“De fant olje i undersøkelsesborehullet.”
“Undersøkelsesborehullene ble analysert nøye.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('un'). Norwegian stress is generally predictable, falling on the first syllable of the root word.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, stressed.. der — Open syllable, unstressed.. sø — Open syllable, unstressed.. kel — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ses — Closed syllable, unstressed.. bo — Open syllable, unstressed.. re — Open syllable, unstressed.. hull — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllables follow a sonority hierarchy (vowels are more sonorous than consonants).
- Geminate consonant 'll' at the end.
- Diphthong 'ø' pronunciation.
- Compound noun structure.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in Norwegian
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.