utviklingsselskap
Syllables
ut-vik-lings-sel-skap
Pronunciation
/ʉtˈvikːliŋsˌsɛlːskap/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
ut + viklings + selskap
The Norwegian word 'utviklingsselskap' (development company) is divided into five syllables: ut-vik-lings-sel-skap. Stress falls on the first syllable. The word is a compound noun with Old Norse roots, and syllable division follows the principle of maximizing onsets and considering vowel length.
Definitions
- 1
A company or organization focused on development, growth, or innovation.
Development company
“De investerte i et nytt utviklingsselskap.”
“Utviklingsselskapet lanserte en innovativ løsning.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('ut'). Secondary stress is less pronounced on 'lings' and 'sel'.
Syllables
ut — Open syllable, onset 'u', coda 't'. vik — Closed syllable, onset 'v', coda 'k', long vowel. lings — Closed syllable, onset 'l', coda 'ngs'. sel — Closed syllable, onset 's', coda 'l', long vowel. skap — Closed syllable, onset 'sk', coda 'p'
Word Parts
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Maximizing Onset Principle
Norwegian favors syllables with larger onsets (consonant clusters at the beginning).
Vowel Length Rule
Vowels followed by certain consonants (like 'k', 'l') are often lengthened.
Syllable Weight
Syllables are structured to avoid overly light or heavy syllables.
- The compound nature of the word influences the syllable division.
- Vowel length is affected by following consonants.
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