utbyggingsselskap
Syllables
ut-byg-gings-sels-kap
Pronunciation
/ʉtˈbʏɡːɪŋsˌsɛlːskap/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
ut + bygg + ingsselskap
The Norwegian word 'utbyggingsselskap' (development company) is divided into five syllables: ut-byg-gings-sels-kap, with stress on 'byg'. It's a compound noun formed from Old Norse and Germanic roots, following Norwegian syllabification rules prioritizing onsets and vowel-following division.
Definitions
- 1
A company involved in development and construction projects.
Development company
“Utbyggingsselskapet planlegger et nytt boligområde.”
“Han er administrerende direktør i et stort utbyggingsselskap.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('byg'), typical for Norwegian compound nouns.
Syllables
ut — Open syllable, no stress.. byg — Closed syllable, primary stress.. gings — Closed syllable, contains 'ng' cluster.. sels — Closed syllable, unstressed.. kap — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Norwegian syllable division prioritizes maintaining consonant clusters in the onset.
Vowel-Following Division
Syllables are generally divided after vowels.
Cluster Treatment
Consonant clusters like 'ng' are treated as single units.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur, but syllabification remains consistent.
- The length of vowels can vary slightly depending on dialect.
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