utryddelsesleir
Syllables
u-tryd-del-se-slei-r
Pronunciation
/ʉtˈrydːəlseʂlɛiɾ/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
ut- + rydd- + -else-s-leir
The Norwegian word 'utryddelsesleir' (extermination camp) is divided into six syllables: u-tryd-del-se-slei-r. The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('tryd'). The word is a compound noun formed from a prefix, root, and several suffixes, following typical Norwegian syllable division rules that prioritize maximizing onsets and avoiding syllable-final consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A camp used for the systematic extermination of people.
Extermination camp
“Under andre verdenskrig ble mange utryddelsesleirer bygget i Polen.”
“Overlevende fra utryddelsesleirene fortalte grusomme historier.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('tryd'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words often shift the stress to the second element.
Syllables
u — Open syllable, unstressed.. tryd — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. del — Open syllable, unstressed.. se — Open syllable, unstressed.. slei — Closed syllable, unstressed.. r — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., 'tryd').
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Avoidance of Syllable-Final Consonant Clusters
Norwegian prefers to avoid ending syllables with consonant clusters.
- The 'dd' cluster in 'rydd' could potentially be split, but is commonly treated as a single onset.
- The 's' between 'else' and 'leir' functions as a linking consonant and is typically included in the preceding syllable.
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