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avstandsbestemmer

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

5 syllables
17 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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5syllables

avstandsbestemmer

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

av-stands-be-stem-mer

Pronunciation

/ˈavstɑnsˌbɛstɛmːər/

Stress

01011

Morphemes

avstands- + bestem- + -mer

The word 'avstandsbestemmer' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: av-stands-be-stem-mer. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('stem'). It consists of the prefix 'avstands-', the root 'bestem-', and the suffix '-mer'. Syllable division follows onset maximization and avoids stranded consonants.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A device or instrument used to measure distance.

    Distance measurer

    Han brukte ein avstandsbestemmer for å måle lengda rommet.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('stem'). The first syllable ('av') is unstressed, as are 'be' and 'mer'.

Syllables

5
av/av/
stands/stɑns/
be/bɛ/
stem/stɛmː/
mer/mær/

av Open syllable, simple onset and coda.. stands Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset, vowel nucleus, and coda.. be Open syllable, simple onset and coda.. stem Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset, long vowel nucleus, and coda. Primary stress.. mer Closed syllable, simple onset and coda.

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters are kept together as onsets (e.g., 'st' in 'stands' and 'stem').

Avoid Stranded Consonants

Consonants are not left as single-letter syllables.

Vowel-Centric Syllables

Each syllable contains a vowel sound.

  • The geminate consonant 'mm' creates a heavier syllable.
  • The 'ds' cluster is treated as a single unit.
  • Regional variations in vowel quality may exist, but syllable division remains consistent.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/9/2025
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