utbyggingsstopp
The word 'utbyggingsstopp' is a compound noun divided into four syllables: ut-bygg-ings-stopp. Stress falls on the second syllable ('bygg'). The word is formed from a prefix ('ut'), a root ('bygg'), a suffix ('ings'), and another root ('stopp'). Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel peak.
Definitions
- 1
A halt or freeze on building or development projects.
Building freeze, development stop
“Byrådet innførte et utbyggingsstopp i sentrum.”
“Utbyggingsstoppet vil vare i minst ett år.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable, 'bygg'. Norwegian stress is generally predictable, falling on the first syllable of a word or compound, but can shift in longer compounds.
Syllables
ut — Open syllable, initial syllable.. bygg — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. ings — Closed syllable, containing a nasal consonant.. stopp — Closed syllable, final syllable with geminate consonant.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable, as seen in 'bygg'.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllable structure follows the sonority sequencing principle.
- The double 'p' in 'stopp' is a common feature and doesn't affect syllable division.
- The 'g' is pronounced as a fricative /ɣ/, a characteristic of Norwegian pronunciation.
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