utviklingshemma
Syllables
ut-vik-lings-hem-ma
Pronunciation
/ʉtˈvikːliŋsˌhɛmːa/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
ut + vikling + s-hemma
The Norwegian word 'utviklingshemma' (developmentally disabled) is divided into five syllables: ut-vik-lings-hem-ma. It's a compound word with stress on the first syllable. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel break, considering the morphemic structure.
Definitions
- 1
Developmentally disabled; having a developmental disability.
Developmentally disabled
“Barnet er utviklingshemma.”
“Hun jobber med utviklingshemma.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('ut-'). Secondary stress is weak and can be present on 'lings' or 'hem'.
Syllables
ut — Open syllable, stressed, onset consonant.. vik — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster, long vowel.. lings — Closed syllable, nasal consonant, suffix.. hem — Closed syllable, long vowel, onset consonant.. ma — Open syllable, onset consonant.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Break
Each vowel nucleus generally forms a separate syllable.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Complex consonant clusters are broken down based on sonority.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but the core syllabification remains consistent.
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