utenlandsoppdrag
Syllables
u-ten-lands-op-pdrag
Pronunciation
/ˈʉːtənˌlɑnːsɔpːdrɑɡ/
Stress
01011
Morphemes
uten + land + oppdrag
The word 'utenlandsoppdrag' is a Norwegian compound noun meaning 'foreign assignment'. It is syllabified as u-ten-lands-op-pdrag, with primary stress on the third syllable ('op'). The syllabification follows the principles of onset maximization and vowel-centric syllables, typical of Norwegian phonology. The word is morphologically composed of a prefix ('uten'), a root ('land'), and a suffix ('oppdrag').
Definitions
- 1
A task or assignment carried out in a foreign country.
Foreign assignment, foreign mission
“Han fikk et viktig utenlandsoppdrag.”
“Hun fullførte utenlandsoppdraget med suksess.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('op'). The stress pattern is typical for Norwegian compound nouns, with stress on the root of the final element.
Syllables
u — Open syllable, vowel sound.. ten — Closed syllable, consonant ending.. lands — Closed syllable, consonant ending, long vowel.. op — Open syllable, stressed, long vowel.. pdrag — Closed syllable, consonant ending.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable whenever possible.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable must contain at least one vowel sound.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are divided based on morphemic boundaries and phonotactic constraints.
- The double consonants ('pp' in 'oppdrag') are treated as part of the following syllable.
- Regional variations in vowel quality and stress intensity may occur.
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