utvandringspress
The word 'utvandringspress' is a compound noun divided into four syllables: ut-vand-ring-spress. Stress falls on the second syllable ('vand'). Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel peak principles. The word consists of a prefix ('ut'), a root ('vandring'), and a suffix ('press').
Definitions
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The pressure or difficulties associated with emigration.
Emigration pressure
“Det er stort utvandringspress fra landsbygda.”
“Regjeringen forsøker å redusere utvandringspresset.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('vand'). Norwegian utilizes tonal accents, but written stress marking is uncommon.
Syllables
ut — Open syllable, unstressed.. vand — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. ring — Closed syllable, unstressed.. spress — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel (the vowel peak).
Sonority Sequencing
Syllable structure generally follows a sonority hierarchy.
- The 'v' sound can be realized as [ʋ] in some dialects, but this doesn't affect syllable division.
- Norwegian allows for complex consonant clusters.
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