utklekkingsfisk
The word 'utklekkingsfisk' is a compound noun divided into four syllables: ut-klekk-ings-fisk. The primary stress falls on 'klekk'. It's formed from the prefix 'ut-', root 'klekk-', and suffixes '-ings' and '-fisk'. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements.
Definitions
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Fish that are hatching or have recently hatched.
Hatching fish
“Utklekkingsfisken er sårbar for rovdyr.”
“Forskere studerer utklekkingsfisken for å forstå dens utvikling.”
ant:voksenfisk
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('klekk'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words often shift the stress to the second element.
Syllables
ut — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a single consonant onset.. klekk — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a geminate consonant cluster. Primary stressed syllable.. ings — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a nasal consonant cluster.. fisk — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a single consonant onset.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to maximize the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel nucleus.
Geminate Consonants
Geminate consonants are treated as a single unit within the syllable, affecting syllable weight.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters like 'ng' are treated as single units.
- The geminate consonant 'kk' affects syllable weight.
- The 'ng' cluster is treated as a single unit.
- Stress pattern shifts in compound words.
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