utgangsposisjon
Syllables
ut-gang-s-po-si-sjon
Pronunciation
/ʉtˈɡɑŋsˌpɔsɪʃɔn/
Stress
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Morphemes
ut + gang + posisjon
The Norwegian word 'utgangsposisjon' is divided into six syllables: ut-gang-s-po-si-sjon. The primary stress falls on 'gang'. It's a compound noun formed from Old Norse and French roots, with a typical Norwegian syllable structure maximizing onsets and utilizing linking consonants.
Definitions
- 1
The starting position; the initial state or situation.
Starting position
“Han var i en vanskelig utgangsposisjon.”
“Vi må vurdere vår utgangsposisjon før vi tar en beslutning.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('gang'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words often shift stress to the first element of the second component.
Syllables
ut — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. gang — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel and consonant, primary stress.. s — Syllable with a single consonant, linking consonant.. po — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. si — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. sjon — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Norwegian syllable division favors maximizing consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Sequencing
Vowel sequences are generally separated into different syllables.
Linking Consonants
Consonants between vowels often form their own syllable, especially in compound words.
- The 's' between 'gang' and 'posisjon' is a linking consonant and doesn't form a full syllable.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not significantly alter syllable division.
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