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arbeidsvederlag

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

6 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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6syllables

arbeidsvederlag

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

ar-bei-ds-ve-der-lag

Pronunciation

/ˈɑrˌbeɪ̯dsˌveːdərlɑɡ/

Stress

010000

Morphemes

arbeids- + veder- + -lag

The word 'arbeidsvederlag' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: ar-bei-ds-ve-der-lag. Stress falls on the second syllable ('ve-'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and suffix, all with Old Norse origins. Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Compensation for work; wages.

    Work remuneration, compensation for labour.

    “Han krevde høgare arbeidsvederlag.”

    syn:lønbetaling
    ant:gjeld

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ve-'), typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.

Syllables

6
ar/ɑr/
bei/beɪ̯/
ds/ds/
ve/veː/
der/dərl/
lag/lɑɡ/

ar — Open syllable, initial syllable.. bei — Closed syllable, contains a diphthong.. ds — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. ve — Open, stressed syllable.. der — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. lag — Coda syllable, final syllable.

Word Parts

pre

arbeids-

Derived from 'arbeid' (work), Old Norse origin, adjectival/nominal modifier.

root

veder-

Derived from 'vederlag', Old Norse origin, core meaning of compensation.

suf

-lag

Derived from 'lag' (layer, condition, payment), Old Norse origin, nominalizing suffix.

Similar Words

ar­beids­kraftkon­tor­ar­beidfag­for­e­ning

Maximize Onsets

Prioritizes placing consonants at the beginning of syllables.

Avoid Stranded Consonants

Prevents consonants from being left alone at the end of a syllable without a vowel.

  • The 'ds' consonant cluster is common and doesn't pose a significant challenge.
  • Diphthongization of 'ei' can vary slightly between dialects.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/14/2025

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