utenlandssending
Syllables
u-ten-lands-sen-ding
Pronunciation
/ʉːtənˈlandsˌsɛnːɪŋ/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
uten + land + sending
The word 'utenlandssending' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: u-ten-lands-sen-ding. The primary stress falls on 'lands'. It's formed from the prefix 'uten', root 'land', and suffix 'sending'. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.
Definitions
- 1
The act of sending something abroad; a dispatch from a foreign country.
Foreign dispatch, sending abroad
“Utenlandssendingen tok flere uker.”
“Vi venter på en utenlandssending fra USA.”
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 sound only.. ten — Closed syllable, consonant ending.. lands — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. sen — Closed syllable, consonant ending.. ding — Closed syllable, nasal consonant ending.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., 'lands').
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Avoidance of Syllable-Final Consonant Clusters
Norwegian prefers to avoid ending syllables with consonant clusters where possible.
- The double 's' in 'ssending' is a common feature and doesn't affect syllable division.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 's' may exist, but the syllable division remains consistent.
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