utvinningsanlegg
The word 'utvinningsanlegg' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: ut-vin-nings-an-legg. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('legg'). The syllabification follows Norwegian rules maximizing onsets and ensuring a vowel nucleus in each syllable. Morphemic analysis reveals a prefix, root, and suffix with Old Norse and Germanic origins.
Definitions
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Extraction facility
Extraction facility
“De bygde et nytt utvinningsanlegg i nord.”
“Utvinningsanlegget er viktig for den lokale økonomien.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('legg'). Norwegian generally exhibits penultimate stress.
Syllables
ut — Open syllable, initial consonant and vowel.. vin — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel and consonant.. nings — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel and consonant cluster.. an — Closed syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant.. legg — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel and consonant, primary stress.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Norwegian syllabification favors creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (onsets) whenever possible.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
- Geminate consonant 'nn' affects syllable weight and duration.
- The 'ng' cluster is common but can be simplified in some dialects.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation (e.g., /ʉ/ vs. /u/).
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