utgravningskontor
The Norwegian word 'utgravningskontor' (excavation office) is divided into five syllables: ut-grav-nings-kon-tor. It's a compound noun with primary stress on the first syllable, formed from a prefix, root, suffix, and another root. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.
Definitions
- 1
An office dedicated to archaeological excavations or similar digging projects.
Excavation office, archaeological office
“De jobber på utgravningskontoret.”
“Utgravningskontoret fant mange interessante gjenstander.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('ut'). Secondary stress is less pronounced on 'tor'.
Syllables
ut — Open syllable, stressed.. grav — Open syllable, part of the root.. nings — Closed syllable, contains the nominalizing suffix.. kon — Open syllable, part of the root 'kontor'. tor — Open syllable, completes the root 'kontor'
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together in the onset of a syllable (e.g., 'gr' in 'grav').
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
- The 'v' sound can be realized as [ʋ] depending on the dialect.
- Compound words can have secondary stresses, but the primary stress remains on the first syllable.
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