utrensningsaksjon
Syllables
u-tren-snings-aks-jon
Pronunciation
/ʉːtrɛnsnɪŋsaksjɔn/
Stress
00011
Morphemes
ut- + rensn- + -ingsaksjon
The word 'utrensningsaksjon' is a compound noun meaning 'cleansing operation'. It is divided into five syllables: u-tren-snings-aks-jon, with primary stress on 'aks'. The word is formed from a prefix 'ut-', root 'rensn-', and a compound suffix '-ingsaksjon'. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences.
Definitions
- 1
A cleansing operation; a purification campaign; a purge.
Cleansing action/operation/campaign
“En stor utrensningsaksjon ble gjennomført i politiet.”
“Utrensningsaksjonen førte til flere arrestasjoner.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'aks'. Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of the root, but in compounds, the stress often shifts to the final element.
Syllables
u — Open syllable, vowel sound.. tren — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. snings — Closed syllable, nasal consonant.. aks — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. jon — Closed syllable, vowel sound.
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Maximize Onsets
Norwegian favors placing as many consonants as possible at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Sequences
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a separate syllable, unless part of a diphthong.
- The compound nature of the word influences stress placement.
- Norwegian allows for complex consonant clusters, which require careful consideration during syllabification.
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