utgangshastighet
The word 'utgangshastighet' is a compound noun meaning 'initial velocity'. It is divided into five syllables: ut-gang-shas-ti-ghet, with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('ti'). The syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel-nucleus requirements, and the morphemic analysis reveals Old Norse and Low German origins.
Definitions
- 1
Initial velocity; starting speed.
Initial velocity, starting speed
“Utgangshastigheten til kulen var høy.”
“Vi målte utgangshastigheten til raketten.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ti'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words often shift the stress to the penultimate syllable.
Syllables
ut — Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel nucleus /ʉ/. gang — Closed syllable, consonant cluster /ŋ/ at the end.. shas — Closed syllable, consonant cluster /ʂ/ at the beginning.. ti — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. ghet — Closed syllable, long vowel /eː/.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Compound Word Stress
Stress often shifts to the penultimate syllable in compound words.
- The 'sh' sound /ʂ/ is a common feature of Norwegian and is treated as a single phoneme within the syllable.
- The vowel /eː/ in the final syllable is a long vowel, influencing the syllable's duration.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in Norwegian
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.