utgravningsarbeid
Syllables
ut-grav-nings-ar-beid
Pronunciation
/ʉtˈɡrɑvnɪŋsɑrˈbæɪ̯d/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
ut + grav + nings
The Norwegian word 'utgravningsarbeid' (excavation work) is divided into five syllables: ut-grav-nings-ar-beid. The primary stress falls on 'grav'. The word is a compound noun formed from a prefix, root, and suffixes, following typical Norwegian syllable division rules that prioritize onset maximization and avoiding syllable-final consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Excavation work; the process of digging and removing earth.
Excavation work
“De startet et stort utgravningsarbeid.”
“Utgravningsarbeidet tok flere måneder.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('grav'). The stress pattern is typical for Norwegian compound nouns, often falling on the first element of the second constituent.
Syllables
ut — Open syllable, unstressed.. grav — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. nings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ar — Open syllable, unstressed.. beid — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Prioritized creating syllables with larger consonant clusters at the beginning.
Avoid Syllable-Final Consonant Clusters
Minimized consonant clusters at the end of syllables.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may exist, but generally do not alter the syllable division.
- The compound structure of the word influences the stress pattern.
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