utdanningslengde
Syllables
ut-dan-nings-leng-de
Pronunciation
/ʉtˈdɑnːɪŋsˌlɛŋːdə/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
ut- + dannings- + -lengde
The Norwegian word 'utdanningslengde' is divided into five syllables: ut-dan-nings-leng-de. The primary stress falls on the third syllable. The word is a compound noun formed from a prefix, root, and suffix, with syllable division following rules maximizing onsets and dividing before vowels. Gemination of 'n' is a notable feature.
Definitions
- 1
The duration of education or training.
Length of education/training
“Utdanningslengden for leger er lang.”
“Hun spurte om utdanningslengden på kurset.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('nings'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words often shift stress to the second element.
Syllables
ut — Open syllable, initial syllable.. dan — Closed syllable, geminated 'n' due to nasal vowel.. nings — Closed syllable, 'ng' as a valid coda, primary stress.. leng — Closed syllable, geminated 'n'.. de — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Norwegian syllable division prioritizes creating syllables with consonant clusters as onsets.
Vowel Division
Syllable division generally occurs before vowels.
Coda Constraints
Consonant clusters like 'ng' are permissible as syllable codas.
- Gemination of 'n' in 'dannings' and 'lengde' is a common phonological feature.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
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