utviklingsområde
Syllables
ut-vik-lings-om-rå-de
Pronunciation
/ʉtˈvɪklɪŋʂˌʊmˈråːdə/
Stress
010011
Morphemes
ut + viklings + område
The Norwegian word 'utviklingsområde' is divided into six syllables: ut-vik-lings-om-rå-de. It's a compound noun with stress on the final syllable ('rå'). The division follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles, typical of Norwegian phonology. The word means 'development area'.
Definitions
- 1
A designated area or region focused on development, growth, or improvement.
Development area
“Dette er et viktig utviklingsområde for byen.”
“Regjeringen investerer i nye utviklingsområder.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable of the final root 'område' (rå). This is typical for Norwegian compound nouns.
Syllables
ut — Open syllable, initial syllable.. vik — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. lings — Closed syllable, contains the 'ng' cluster.. om — Closed syllable, part of the final root.. rå — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. de — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable contains a vowel sound, forming the syllable nucleus.
Compound Stress
Stress falls on the last element of the compound noun.
- The 'ng' cluster in 'viklings' is treated as a single onset.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation exist but do not significantly alter syllable division.
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