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bestillingsdrap

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

4 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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4syllables

bestillingsdrap

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

be-stil-lings-drap

Pronunciation

/ˈbɛstɪlːɪŋsdrap/

Stress

1000

Morphemes

bestilling, drap + -s

The word 'bestillingsdrap' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into four syllables: be-stil-lings-drap. Stress falls on the first syllable. Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and dividing before vowels, with consideration for the geminate consonant and linking 's'.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A contract killing; a murder committed on order.

    Contract killing, hit

    Politiet etterforsker et bestillingsdrap.

    Han ble dømt for bestillingsdrap.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('be'). Nynorsk typically stresses the first syllable of a word, especially in compound nouns.

Syllables

4
be/bɛ/
stil/stɪlː/
lings/lɪŋs/
drap/drap/

be Open syllable, initial syllable, unstressed.. stil Closed syllable, contains a geminate consonant.. lings Closed syllable, genitive marker attached.. drap Open syllable, final syllable, receives some emphasis.

Maximize Onsets

Consonant clusters are generally maintained at the beginning of syllables.

Vowel Division

Syllable division occurs before vowels.

Short Vowel Rule

Syllable division occurs after a short vowel followed by a consonant.

  • Geminate consonant 'lː' influences syllable weight but doesn't alter division.
  • The linking 's' is treated as part of the preceding syllable.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/13/2025
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