utgangsstilling
The Norwegian word 'utgangsstilling' is divided into four syllables: ut-gangs-stil-ling. The primary stress is on the first syllable. It's a compound noun formed from the prefix 'ut-', the root 'gang', the genitive suffix 's', and the root 'stilling'. Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences.
Definitions
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Starting position
Starting position
“Han var i en vanskelig utgangsstilling.”
“Vi må analysere utgangsstillingen før vi kan planlegge.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('ut'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of a word, especially in compound nouns.
Syllables
ut — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. gangs — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel and consonant.. stil — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel and consonant.. ling — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Sequences
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a separate syllable.
- The 'ng' cluster doesn't typically trigger syllable division within the cluster.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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