utredningsleder
Syllables
ut-red-nings-le-der
Pronunciation
/ʉtˈrɛdnɪŋsˌleːdər/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
ut + rednings + leder
The Norwegian word 'utredningsleder' (investigation leader) is divided into five syllables: ut-red-nings-le-der. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word is a compound noun formed from Old Norse roots, and syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and vowel-based division.
Definitions
- 1
A person responsible for leading investigations or studies.
Investigation leader
“Utredningslederen presenterte funnene.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('led').
Syllables
ut — Open syllable, onset 'u', coda 't'. red — Open syllable, onset 'r', coda 'd'. nings — Closed syllable, onset 'n', coda 'ngs'. le — Open syllable, onset 'l', coda 'e'. der — Open syllable, onset 'd', coda 'r'
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Complex consonant clusters are resolved based on phonotactic constraints.
- The compound nature of the word requires consideration of morpheme boundaries, but syllable division rules apply consistently.
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