utfellingstilstand
Syllables
ut-fel-ling-stil-stand
Pronunciation
/ʉtˈfɛlːɪŋstiːlˌstand/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
utfelling + stil + stand
The Norwegian word 'utfellingstilstand' (state of precipitation) is divided into five syllables: ut-fel-ling-stil-stand. Stress falls on the second syllable ('fel'). The word is a compound noun formed from the prefix 'utfelling', the root 'stil', and the suffix 'stand'. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel sequencing.
Definitions
- 1
A state of precipitation; the condition of falling precipitation.
State of precipitation
“Utfellingstilstanden var kraftig i går.”
“Meteorologene overvåker utfellingstilstanden nøye.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('fel'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words often shift stress to the second element.
Syllables
ut — Open syllable, unstressed.. fel — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. ling — Closed syllable, unstressed.. stil — Closed syllable, unstressed.. stand — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Sequencing
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a separate syllable.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllable structure adheres to the sonority hierarchy.
- The double 'l' in 'stilling' does not affect syllabification.
- Regional dialects might exhibit slight variations in vowel quality.
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