utdanningsbehov
Syllables
ut-dan-nings-be-hov
Pronunciation
/ʉtˈdɑnːɪŋsbeːhoʊv/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
ut- + dannings- + be-hov
The Norwegian word 'utdanningsbehov' (educational need) is divided into four syllables: ut-dan-nings-be-hov, with primary stress on the first syllable. It's a compound noun formed from prefixes and suffixes, and its syllabification follows standard Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and ensuring vowel peaks.
Definitions
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Need for education
Educational need
“Det er et stort utdanningsbehov i mange land.”
“Regjeringen må prioritere utdanningsbehovet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('ut-'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of a word, especially in compounds.
Syllables
ut — Open syllable, stressed.. dan — Open syllable, unstressed.. nings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. be — Open syllable, unstressed.. hov — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., 'ut-', 'dannings-').
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound. Syllable boundaries typically occur before or after vowels.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left alone to form a syllable.
- The double 'n' in 'dannings' can sometimes lead to slight pronunciation variations, but doesn't affect syllable division.
- Regional dialects might exhibit minor differences in vowel quality, but the core syllabification remains consistent.
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