utgravingsprosjekt
Syllables
ut-grav-ings-pros-jekt
Pronunciation
/ʉtˈɡrɑːvɪŋsˌprɔʃɛkt/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
ut- + grav- + ings-
The word 'utgravingsprosjekt' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: ut-grav-ings-pros-jekt. Stress falls on 'prosjekt'. It's formed from the prefix 'ut-', root 'grav-', suffix '-ings-', and the borrowed noun 'prosjekt'. Syllabification follows the rules of maximizing onsets and dividing before vowels.
Definitions
- 1
An excavation project; a planned undertaking involving digging and archaeological investigation.
Excavation project
“De startet et stort utgravingsprosjekt i området.”
“Utgravingsprosjektet avdekket mange interessante funn.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('prosjekt').
Syllables
ut — Open syllable, initial syllable.. grav — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster.. ings — Closed syllable, with 'ng' cluster.. pros — Closed syllable, borrowed word element.. jekt — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onset
Consonant clusters are maintained at the beginning of syllables whenever possible.
Vowel Division
Syllable division occurs before each vowel.
- Potential alternative division of 'grav' as 'gra-v', but maximizing the onset is preferred.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of /g/ (e.g., /ɣ/ in Eastern Norwegian dialects).
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