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arbeidskraftsbehov

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

5 syllables
18 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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5syllables

arbeidskraftsbehov

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

ar-bei-dskraft-sbe-hov

Pronunciation

/ˈɑrˌbæɪ̯dsˌkrɑftsbəˈhuːv/

Stress

01001

Morphemes

arbeid, skraft, behov + -s

The word 'arbeidskraftsbehov' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: ar-bei-dskraft-sbe-hov. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'hov'. The word is composed of three roots ('arbeid', 'skraft', 'behov') connected by a genitive marker ('s'). Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    The need for labor/workforce.

    Workforce need / labor demand

    Det er eit stort arbeidskraftsbehov i helsesektoren.

    Regjeringa gjere noko med arbeidskraftsbehovet.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'hov'. The stress pattern is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.

Syllables

5
ar/ɑr/
bei/bæɪ̯/
dskraft/dsˌkrɑft/
sbe/sbə/
hov/huːv/

ar Open syllable, onset consonant 'r', vowel 'a'.. bei Open syllable, onset consonant 'b', diphthong 'ei'.. dskraft Complex onset cluster 'dskr', vowel 'a', coda 'ft'.. sbe Onset consonant 's', schwa vowel 'ə'.. hov Onset consonant 'h', long vowel 'u', coda 'v'. Stressed syllable.

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable whenever possible.

Vowel Peak Principle

Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.

Compound Word Syllabification

Compound words are syllabified based on the individual morphemes, respecting the other rules.

  • The 's' between 'arbeidskraft' and 'behov' is a common feature in Nynorsk compound nouns and doesn't typically trigger a syllable break.
  • Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel qualities but not syllable division.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/8/2025
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