utmattelsesbrudd
The Norwegian word 'utmattelsesbrudd' (stress fracture) is divided into five syllables: ut-matt-el-ses-brudd. It's a compound noun with primary stress on the first syllable ('ut'). Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles, accounting for geminate consonants and consonant clusters.
Definitions
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A stress fracture, specifically a fatigue fracture, often occurring in bones subjected to repetitive stress.
Stress fracture, fatigue fracture
“Hun fikk et utmattelsesbrudd i foten etter langvarig trening.”
“Legen bekreftet at smertene skyldtes et utmattelsesbrudd.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('ut'). Secondary stress is weak on 'ses'.
Syllables
ut — Open syllable, stressed.. matt — Closed syllable, contains a geminate consonant.. el — Open syllable.. ses — Closed syllable.. brudd — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Attempting to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel (or diphthong) forming the syllable nucleus.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Consonants within a syllable are ordered according to their sonority.
- Geminate consonant 'tt' in 'utmattelse' requires careful consideration.
- Consonant cluster 'br' is common and generally forms a single onset.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter syllable division.
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