utskytningsbase
The Norwegian word 'utskytningsbase' is a compound noun meaning 'launching base'. It is divided into four syllables: ut-skyt-nings-base, with primary stress on 'skyt'. The word consists of a prefix ('ut'), a root ('skyt'), a suffix ('nings'), and another root ('base'). Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel-centric syllables.
Definitions
- 1
A facility used for launching rockets or other projectiles.
Launching base
“Romfartsorganisasjonen bygde en ny utskytningsbase.”
“Utskytningsbasen ligger på Andøya.”
syn:oppskytingsbaseant:nedleggingsbase
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('skyt'). The first, third, and fourth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
ut — Open syllable, unstressed. Consists of a vowel and a consonant.. skyt — Closed syllable, primary stressed. Contains a consonant cluster and a vowel.. nings — Closed syllable, unstressed. Contains a nasal consonant and a vowel.. base — Open syllable, unstressed. Contains a vowel and a consonant.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable, as seen in 'skyt'.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound, guiding the division between syllables.
Compound Word Stress
The first element of a compound word usually receives the primary stress, although exceptions exist.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur.
- The 'ut-' prefix can be reduced in rapid speech, but this doesn't affect syllable division.
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