utgravningsfelt
The Norwegian word 'utgravningsfelt' (excavation site) is divided into four syllables: ut-grav-nings-felt. The primary stress falls on 'nings'. It's a compound noun formed from a prefix, root, and two suffixes, following typical Norwegian syllable division rules prioritizing onset maximization and penultimate stress.
Definitions
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An archaeological excavation site.
Excavation site, dig site
“Arkeologene arbeidet på utgravningsfeltet.”
“Funnet ble gjort på et stort utgravningsfelt.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('nings'), and secondary stress on the fourth syllable ('felt'). Norwegian generally exhibits penultimate stress.
Syllables
ut — Open syllable, initial syllable, unstressed.. grav — Open syllable, contains the root of the word, unstressed.. nings — Closed syllable, contains the deverbal suffix, primary stressed syllable.. felt — Closed syllable, contains the suffix indicating 'field', secondary stressed syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to maximize consonant clusters in the onset of a syllable, as seen in 'ut-', 'grav-', and 'nings-'.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Penultimate Stress
Words of this length and structure generally receive stress on the penultimate syllable.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries.
- The 'ng' cluster in '-nings' functions as a single unit within the syllable.
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