utgiftseksplosjon
Syllables
ut-gift-seks-plos-jon
Pronunciation
/ʉtˈɡɪftˌsɛksplɔsjon/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
ut + gift + seksplosjon
The Norwegian word 'utgiftseksplosjon' is a compound noun meaning 'expenditure explosion'. It is divided into five syllables: ut-gift-seks-plos-jon, with primary stress on 'gift'. The word's structure reflects Norwegian's preference for maximizing onsets and adhering to sonority sequencing principles.
Definitions
- 1
A rapid and significant increase in expenditure.
Expenditure explosion
“Regjeringen frykter en utgiftseksplosjon.”
“En utgiftseksplosjon kan føre til økonomisk krise.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('gift'). The final syllable ('jon') receives some secondary stress.
Syllables
ut — Open syllable, unstressed.. gift — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. seks — Closed syllable, unstressed.. plos — Closed syllable, unstressed.. jon — Closed syllable, secondary stress.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllables generally follow a sonority hierarchy.
- The compound nature of the word influences stress placement.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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