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utbetalingshefte

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

6 syllables
16 characters
Norwegian
Enriched
Fig. 1 — . The composing stick. “utbetalingshefte” is set in lead; each gap is a place it may break.
6syllables

utbetalingshefte

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

ut-be-ta-lings-hef-te

Pronunciation

/ʉt.bɛ.ta.ˈliŋs.hɛftə/

Stress

100100

Morphemes

ut + betal + ings

The Norwegian word 'utbetalingshefte' is a compound noun meaning 'payment booklet'. It is divided into six syllables: ut-be-ta-lings-hef-te, with primary stress on the first syllable. The word is morphologically composed of the prefix 'ut-', the root 'betal-', the suffix 'ings-', and the root 'hefte'. Syllable division follows the principles of onset maximization and vowel peak.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A booklet or pad used for recording payments, often related to social security or benefits.

    Payment booklet, disbursement booklet

    “Jeg fikk et nytt utbetalingshefte i posten.”

    “Hun fylte ut utbetalingsheftet nøye.”

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('ut'). Secondary stress is possible on 'lings' due to its length and function as a key morpheme, but is less pronounced.

Syllables

6
ut/ʉt/
be/bɛ/
ta/ta/
lings/ˈliŋs/
hef/hɛf/
te/tə/

ut — Open syllable, stressed.. be — Open syllable, unstressed.. ta — Open syllable, unstressed.. lings — Closed syllable, primary stress.. hef — Open syllable, unstressed.. te — Open syllable, unstressed.

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable.

Vowel Peak

Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.

Avoid Stranded Consonants

Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless they form part of a permissible consonant cluster.

  • The 'ings-' suffix is generally divided as 'lings-' to maintain morphemic integrity.
  • Regional variations in vowel quality and 'r' pronunciation may exist but do not significantly alter syllable division.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/10/2025
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