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apostelgjerning

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5 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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5syllables

apostelgjerning

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

a-pos-tel-gjer-ning

Pronunciation

/ˈɑːpɔstɛlˌɡjæːɾniŋ/

Stress

01000

Morphemes

apostel + gjerning

The word 'apostelgjerning' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: a-pos-tel-gjer-ning. Stress falls on 'gjer-'. The division follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing onsets and vowel nuclei. It's composed of a Greek-derived prefix and an Old Norse root.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    The acts or deeds of the apostles.

    Acts of the Apostles

    “Boka handlar om apostelgjerningane.”

    syn:apostelverk

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable of the root ('gjer-'). This is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.

Syllables

5
a/ɑː/
pos/pɔs/
tel/tɛl/
gjer/ɡjæːɾ/
ning/niŋ/

a — Open syllable, initial vowel.. pos — Closed syllable, consonant 'p' closes it.. tel — Closed syllable, consonant 't' closes it.. gjer — Stressed, open syllable.. ning — Closed syllable, consonant 'n' closes it.

Word Parts

pre

apostel

Derived from Greek *apostolos* meaning 'messenger, apostle'. Denotes the subject matter.

root

gjerning

From Old Norse *gerning* meaning 'deed, act, work'. Core meaning of the word.

Similar Words

bok­han­delda­ta­mas­kinar­beids­liv

Maximize Onsets

Syllables are formed to maximize the number of consonants in the onset position.

Vowel Nucleus

Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.

Closed Syllables

Consonants following a vowel nucleus close the syllable.

  • The 'gj' digraph represents a single phoneme /ɡj/.
  • Vowel clusters like 'æ' are permissible and do not require separation.
  • Regional variations in vowel quality and 'r' pronunciation exist but do not affect syllable division.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/14/2025

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