utviklingsvennlig
Syllables
ut-vik-lings-venn-lig
Pronunciation
/ʉtˈvikːliŋsˌvɛnːliɡ/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
ut- + vikling + -s-
The Norwegian adjective 'utviklingsvennlig' (development-friendly) is divided into five syllables: ut-vik-lings-venn-lig, with primary stress on 'vik'. It's a compound word built from 'ut-', 'vikling', and '-vennlig', exhibiting typical Norwegian syllable structure with consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Suitable for or promoting development; conducive to progress.
Development-friendly, development-oriented.
“Et utviklingsvennlig miljø”
“Denne politikken er ikke utviklingsvennlig.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable (*vik*). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compounding and word length can shift the stress.
Syllables
ut — Open syllable, unstressed.. vik — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. lings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. venn — Closed syllable, unstressed.. lig — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel nucleus.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllable structure generally follows a sonority hierarchy.
- The connecting vowel *-s-* doesn't form a syllable on its own.
- Double consonants contribute to syllable weight.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel qualities.
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