utvalgskriterium
Syllables
ut-valg-s-kri-te-ri-um
Pronunciation
/ʉtˈvɑlɡskriːtɛriʉm/
Stress
0100111
Morphemes
ut + valg + kriterium
The word 'utvalgskriterium' is a compound noun divided into seven syllables: ut-valg-s-kri-te-ri-um. It consists of the prefix 'ut-', the root 'valg', a linking morpheme 's', and the borrowed root 'kriterium'. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel peak.
Definitions
- 1
A standard or rule used to make a selection.
Selection criterion
“Et viktig utvalgskriterium er erfaring.”
“De brukte flere utvalgskriterier for å finne den beste kandidaten.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'ri' in 'kri-te-ri-um'. The 'ut' syllable receives weak stress.
Syllables
ut — Open syllable, initial syllable, stressed (weakly).. valg — Closed syllable, contains the root of the word.. s — Syllable consisting of a single consonant, linking morpheme.. kri — Open syllable, part of the borrowed root.. te — Open syllable, part of the borrowed root.. ri — Open syllable, part of the borrowed root.. um — Closed syllable, final syllable, contains the borrowed root's ending.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., 'skri').
Vowel Peak
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left alone to form a syllable.
- The single-consonant syllable 's' is a common occurrence in Norwegian, functioning as a linking morpheme.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation (e.g., /ʉ/ vs. /u/) may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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