utviklingshemmet
Syllables
ut-vik-lings-hem-met
Pronunciation
/ʉtˈvɪklɪŋʂhɛmːət/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
ut + viklings + hemmet
The word 'utviklingshemmet' is divided into five syllables: ut-vik-lings-hem-met. It's a compound adjective with stress on the second syllable ('vik'). The morphemes indicate a process of limited development. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel centrality.
Definitions
- 1
Intellectually disabled, developmentally delayed.
Intellectually disabled
“Barnet er utviklingshemmet.”
“Hun jobber med utviklingshemmede.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('vik'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words often shift the stress.
Syllables
ut — Open syllable, containing a single vowel and consonant. Unstressed.. vik — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and two consonants. Primary stressed syllable.. lings — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and three consonants. Unstressed.. hem — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and two consonants. Unstressed.. met — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and two consonants. Unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable, leading to consonant clusters like 'vik' and 'lings'.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable must contain a vowel, ensuring clear syllable boundaries.
Compound Word Stress
Stress often shifts to the second element in compound words like 'utviklingshemmet'.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
- The compound nature of the word influences the stress pattern.
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