utenlandsomsetning
Syllables
u-ten-lands-om-set-ning
Pronunciation
/ʉːtənˈlɑnsɔmˌsɛtnɪŋ/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
uten- + lands- + omsetning
The word 'utenlandsomsetning' is a complex Norwegian noun meaning 'foreign turnover'. It is divided into six syllables: u-ten-lands-om-set-ning, with primary stress on 'lands-'. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix ('uten-'), root ('lands-'), and suffix ('omsetning'). Syllable division follows the principle of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences.
Definitions
- 1
Foreign turnover, foreign sales, the total value of goods and services sold to foreign countries.
Foreign turnover/sales
“Bedriftens utenlandsomsetning økte i fjor.”
“Utenlandsomsetningen er en viktig del av norsk økonomi.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('lands-'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words often shift the stress to the second element.
Syllables
u — Open syllable, vowel onset. Relatively simple syllable structure.. ten — Closed syllable, consonant onset and coda. Common syllable structure in Norwegian.. lands — Closed syllable, consonant onset and coda. Primary stressed syllable.. om — Closed syllable, consonant onset and coda. Relatively short syllable.. set — Closed syllable, consonant onset and coda. Part of the root.. ning — Closed syllable, nasal coda. Common in Norwegian.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable whenever possible.
Vowel Sequences
Vowel sequences are typically divided into separate syllables.
Syllable Weight
Norwegian prefers balanced syllable weights, avoiding overly long or short syllables.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may lead to slight differences in syllable division, particularly with consonant clusters.
- The compound nature of the word influences stress placement.
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