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gengældelsesforanstaltninger

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

9 syllables
28 characters
Danish
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gengældelsesforanstaltninger

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

gen-gæld-el-ses-for-an-stalt-nin-ger

Pronunciation

/ˈɡɛnˌɡældˀelsəsˌfɔɐ̯ˌɑnˌstaltˌniŋɐ/

Stress

001000000

Morphemes

for- + gengældelse + -foranstaltninger

The word *gengældelsesforanstaltninger* is a complex Danish noun divided into nine syllables (gen-gæld-el-ses-for-an-stalt-nin-ger) with primary stress on the third syllable ('an'). It's a compound word built from the root *gengældelse* and the suffix *foranstaltninger*, following Danish syllabification rules that prioritize maximizing onsets and dividing before vowels.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Countermeasures

    Countermeasures

    Regeringen indførte strenge *gengældelsesforanstaltninger* mod landet.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('an' in 'foranstaltninger'). Danish stress is generally fixed on the first syllable of the root, but in compounds, it can shift.

Syllables

9
gen/ɡɛn/
gæld/ɡæld/
el/els/
ses/səs/
for/fɔɐ̯/
an/ɑn/
stalt/stalt/
nin/niŋɐ/
ger/ɡɐ/

gen Open syllable, initial syllable.. gæld Closed syllable, contains a glottal stop.. el Open syllable.. ses Closed syllable.. for Open syllable, prefix.. an Open syllable, stressed syllable.. stalt Closed syllable.. nin Closed syllable.. ger Open syllable, final syllable.

Maximize Onsets

Syllable division prioritizes keeping consonant clusters intact at the beginning of a syllable.

Vowel Division

Syllable division generally occurs before a vowel sound.

  • The presence of the glottal stop (ˀ) in 'gæld' is a common feature of Danish pronunciation and doesn't affect syllabification.
  • Danish allows for complex consonant clusters, which influence syllable structure.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/7/2025

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