vitneopplysning
Syllables
vit-ne-opp-lys-ning
Pronunciation
/ˈvɪtnøːˌʊplʏsniŋ/
Stress
10001
Morphemes
opp + vitne/lys + ing
The word 'vitneopplysning' is divided into five syllables: vit-ne-opp-lys-ning. Stress falls on the second syllable. The division follows Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences. It's a compound noun formed from Old Norse roots, meaning 'witness statement'.
Definitions
- 1
Information provided by a witness.
Witness statement, witness testimony.
“Politiet ba om en detaljert vitneopplysning.”
“Vitneopplysningen var avgjørende for saken.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ne'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words often shift stress to the first element of the second component.
Syllables
vit — Open syllable, initial consonant.. ne — Open syllable, long vowel.. opp — Open syllable, short vowel.. lys — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ning — Closed syllable, final consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Sequence
Vowel sequences are typically divided into separate syllables.
Closed Syllables
Syllables ending in consonants are considered closed.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
- The 'ng' consonant cluster is common in Norwegian nouns and doesn't pose a syllable division issue.
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