utmattingssprekk
Syllables
ut-mat-tings-sprekk
Pronunciation
/ʉtˈmɑtːɪŋsˌsprɛkː/
Stress
1000
Morphemes
ut + mattings + sprekk
The Norwegian word 'utmattingssprekk' (fatigue crack) is divided into four syllables: ut-mat-tings-sprekk. Stress falls on the first syllable. The word is a compound noun formed from a prefix, root, and suffix. Syllabification follows rules maximizing onsets and dividing before vowels, with geminate consonants remaining within their syllables.
Definitions
- 1
A crack caused by fatigue or exhaustion.
Fatigue crack
“Det ble funnet en utmattingssprekk i flyvingen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('ut'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of a word, especially in compounds.
Syllables
ut — Open syllable, initial syllable, unstressed.. mat — Closed syllable, geminate consonant 'tt' in the coda.. tings — Closed syllable, short vowel followed by consonant cluster.. sprekk — Closed syllable, 'spr' cluster as onset, geminate consonant 'kk' in the coda.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are prioritized in the syllable onset.
Vowel Division
Syllable division occurs before vowels.
Short Vowel Rule
Syllable division often occurs after a short vowel followed by a consonant.
- The 'spr' cluster is treated as a single onset.
- Geminate consonants ('tt' and 'kk') are crucial for pronunciation and are correctly placed within their respective syllables.
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