utklassingsseier
Syllables
ut-klass-ings-seier
Pronunciation
/ʉtˈklɑsːɪŋsˌseɪ̯ər/
Stress
0101
Morphemes
ut- + klass- + -ingsseier
The Norwegian word 'utklassingsseier' (decisive victory) is divided into four syllables: ut-klass-ings-seier. The primary stress falls on 'klass'. It's a compound noun formed from a prefix, root, and two suffixes. Syllable division follows the principle of maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable has a vowel nucleus. The geminate 's' and palatal 'j' are important phonetic features.
Definitions
- 1
A victory achieved by a large margin, a decisive win, a knockout victory.
Decisive victory, knockout victory
“Det var en klar utklassingsseier for hjemmelaget.”
“Han sikret seg en utklassingsseier i valget.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('klass'). The fourth syllable ('seier') receives secondary stress.
Syllables
ut — Open syllable, unstressed.. klass — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. ings — Closed syllable, unstressed, geminate consonant.. seier — Open syllable, secondary stress.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Norwegian syllable division generally favors creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (onsets) whenever possible.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound, which serves as the nucleus.
- Geminate consonants (double 's' in '-ings-') are phonemically significant.
- The 'j' sound is a palatal approximant.
- The diphthong 'ei' is realized as /eɪ̯/.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in Norwegian
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.