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arbeidsbeskrivelse

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

6 syllables
18 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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6syllables

arbeidsbeskrivelse

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

ar-beids-be-skri-vel-se

Pronunciation

/ˈɑrbæɪ̯dsˌbɛskrɪˈvɛlse/

Stress

010111

Morphemes

arbeid + -s

The word 'arbeidsbeskrivelse' is divided into six syllables: ar-beids-be-skri-vel-se. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's a compound noun formed from 'arbeid' (work), the genitive marker '-s', and 'beskrivelse' (description). Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and vowel-based division.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A detailed written account of the duties, responsibilities, and conditions of a job.

    Job description

    Ho las arbeidsbeskrivelsen nøye før ho søkte jobben.

    Arbeidsbeskrivelsen skal vere klar og presis.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-skri-') of 'beskrivelse'. This is typical for Nynorsk nouns with multiple syllables.

Syllables

6
ar/ɑr/
beids/bæɪ̯ds/
be/bɛ/
skri/skrɪ/
vel/vɛl/
se/sɛ/

ar Open syllable, onset consonant.. beids Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. be Open syllable, onset consonant.. skri Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. vel Open syllable, onset consonant.. se Closed syllable, onset consonant.

Maximize Onset

Consonant clusters are maintained at the beginning of syllables whenever possible.

Vowel-Based Division

Each vowel sound generally initiates a new syllable.

  • The 'ds' cluster in 'arbeids' could be simplified in some dialects, but the standard pronunciation retains both sounds.
  • Regional variations in vowel quality may exist, but do not significantly alter syllable division.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/8/2025
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