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utsmykningsarbeid

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5 syllables
17 characters
Norwegian
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5syllables

utsmykningsarbeid

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

ut-smyk-nings-ar-beid

Pronunciation

/ʉtsˈmʏknɪŋsɑrˈbæɪ̯d/

Stress

01010

Morphemes

ut- + smykk- + -ning

The word 'utsmykningsarbeid' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: ut-smyk-nings-ar-beid. It features consonant clusters and follows Norwegian syllable division rules prioritizing maximizing onsets. Stress falls on the second syllable of each component. The word means 'decoration work' and is composed of a prefix, root, suffixes, and another root.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Decoration work

    Decoration work

    “Utsmykningsarbeidet på kirken var imponerende.”

    “Vi trenger fagfolk til utsmykningsarbeidet.”

    syn:dekorasjonsarbeidpynting
    ant:nedrustning

Stress pattern

Primary stress on the second syllable of 'smykning' and the second syllable of 'arbeid'. Typical Norwegian stress pattern.

Syllables

5
ut/ʉt/
smyk/smʏk/
nings/nɪŋs/
ar/ɑr/
beid/bæɪ̯d/

ut — Open syllable, initial syllable.. smyk — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. nings — Closed syllable, nasal consonant, potential dialectal variation.. ar — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. beid — Closed syllable, diphthong.

Word Parts

pre

ut-

Old Norse origin, intensifier.

root

smykk-

Old Norse origin, related to 'smykke' (jewel).

suf

-ning

Norwegian suffix, forms verbal noun.

Similar Words

blom­ster­kas­sefjell­bekkhjem­me­la­get

Maximize Onset

Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.

Vowel Division

Syllable division typically occurs before a vowel.

  • Potential reduction of /ŋ/ in '-nings-' in some dialects.
  • Regional variations in diphthong pronunciation.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/9/2025

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