utvekslingsprogram
Syllables
ut-veks-lings-pro-gram
Pronunciation
/ʉtˈvɛksliŋsˌprɔɡram/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
ut + veksling + program
The word 'utvekslingsprogram' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: ut-veks-lings-pro-gram. Stress falls on 'veks'. It consists of the prefix 'ut-', the root 'veksling', and the suffix 'program'. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.
Definitions
- 1
A program facilitating exchange, typically of students or workers, between different countries or institutions.
Exchange program
“Hun deltok i et utvekslingsprogram i USA.”
“Universitetet tilbyr flere utvekslingsprogrammer.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('veks'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable or the penultimate syllable in compounds.
Syllables
ut — Open syllable, initial syllable, unstressed.. veks — Closed syllable, part of the root, stressed.. lings — Closed syllable, part of the root, unstressed.. pro — Open syllable, part of the loanword, unstressed.. gram — Closed syllable, part of the loanword, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together as onsets whenever possible.
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are often divided based on the constituent morphemes.
- Norwegian allows for complex consonant clusters.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation exist but do not significantly alter syllable division.
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