utrugningsmaskin
Syllables
u-tru-gnings-mas-kin
Pronunciation
/ʉtˈruːɡnɪŋsmaskɪn/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
ut- + rugn- + -ings
The Norwegian word 'utrugningsmaskin' (snow clearing machine) is divided into five syllables: u-tru-gnings-mas-kin. It's a compound noun with a prefix 'ut-', root 'rugn-', and suffixes '-ings' and '-maskin'. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel nucleus principles.
Definitions
- 1
A machine used for clearing snow.
Snow clearing machine
“Snøfallet var så kraftig at vi trengte en utrugningsmaskin.”
“Kommunen har investert i nye utrugningsmaskiner.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-nings-'). Norwegian generally exhibits penultimate stress.
Syllables
u — Open syllable, vowel only.. tru — Closed syllable, onset cluster 'tr', vowel 'u'.. gnings — Closed syllable, onset 'gn', vowel 'i', coda 'ngs'.. mas — Open syllable, onset 'm', vowel 'a'.. kin — Closed syllable, onset 'k', vowel 'i', coda 'n'.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Prioritizing consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables to create larger onsets.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Consonants are ordered by sonority within a syllable.
- The root 'rugn-' has undergone semantic shift, making its origin less transparent.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
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