utstillingsgjenstand
Syllables
ut-still-ings-gjen-stand
Pronunciation
/ʉtˈstɪlːɪŋsɡjɛnˌstɑn/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
ut- + still- + -ings
The word 'utstillingsgjenstand' is a Norwegian compound noun syllabified as ut-still-ings-gjen-stand, with primary stress on 'still'. Syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and sonority sequencing. The word is morphologically complex, composed of prefixes, a root, and a suffix, all with Old Norse or Germanic origins.
Definitions
- 1
An object displayed at an exhibition.
Exhibition object, exhibit
“Han studerte hvert utstillingsgjenstand nøye.”
“Museet har mange interessante utstillingsgjenstander.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('still'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words often shift stress to the first element of the second component.
Syllables
ut — Open syllable, onset 'ut'. still — Closed syllable, onset 'st', coda 'l'. ings — Closed syllable, onset 'ɪ', coda 'ŋs'. gjen — Open syllable, onset 'gj'. stand — Closed syllable, onset 'st', coda 'n'
Word Parts
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Maximizing Onsets
Consonant clusters are assigned to the onset of the following syllable whenever possible.
Sonority Sequencing
Consonants within onsets and codas are ordered according to their sonority.
Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
- The compound nature of the word influences stress placement.
- The double 'l' in 'still' affects syllable weight.
- The 'ng' cluster is a common coda in Norwegian.
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