utjevningsarbeid
Syllables
ut-jev-nings-ar-beid
Pronunciation
/ʉtˈjævniŋsɑrˈbæi̯d/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
ut- + jevnings- + arbeid
The Norwegian word 'utjevningsarbeid' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: ut-jev-nings-ar-beid. The primary stress falls on 'jev'. The syllabification follows the principle of maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable has a vowel nucleus. The word is morphologically composed of the prefix 'ut-', the root 'jevnings-', and the root 'arbeid'.
Definitions
- 1
Leveling work
Leveling work
“Veien krever mye utjevningsarbeid.”
“Utjevningsarbeidet vil ta flere uker.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('jev'), following the rule of stressing the first syllable of the root in compound nouns.
Syllables
ut — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. jev — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. nings — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. ar — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. beid — Syllable with a diphthong followed by a consonant.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Syllable division prioritizes placing consonants with the following vowel to create a strong onset.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation (e.g., /æ/ in 'jev').
- Realization of /r/ can vary across dialects.
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