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brennevinsutsalg

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

5 syllables
16 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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5syllables

brennevinsutsalg

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

brenn-e-vins-ut-salg

Pronunciation

/ˈbrɛnːəˌvɪnsʊtˈsɑlɡ/

Stress

01011

Morphemes

brenn + utsalg

The word 'brennevinsutsalg' is a Nynorsk compound noun meaning 'liquor store'. It is divided into five syllables: brenn-e-vins-ut-salg, with primary stress on the final syllable 'salg'. The syllable division follows the onset-rime principle, favoring open syllables and avoiding complex onsets. The word's morphemes derive from Old Norse roots related to burning (distillation) and selling.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A retail store authorized to sell alcoholic beverages, specifically spirits.

    Liquor store

    Han kjøpte vin brennevinsutsalget.

    Brennevinsutsalget er stengt søndager.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the final syllable 'salg' (1). The other syllables are unstressed (0).

Syllables

3
brenn/brɛnː/
e-vins/əˌvɪns/
ut-salg/ʊtˈsɑlɡ/

brenn Closed syllable, containing a geminate consonant. Onset: /br/, Rime: /ɛnː/.. e-vins Open syllable followed by a closed syllable. Onset: /ə/, Rime: /vɪn/, Onset: /s/, Rime: /s/.. ut-salg Open syllable followed by a closed syllable. Onset: /ʊt/, Rime: /ɑl/, Onset: /s/, Rime: /ɡ/.

Onset-Rime Principle

Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus with optional preceding consonants.

Avoidance of Complex Onsets

Nynorsk generally avoids complex consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable.

Open Syllable Preference

Syllables ending in a vowel are favored.

Geminate Consonant Handling

Geminate consonants are treated as a single unit within a syllable.

  • The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries.
  • The geminate 'nn' in 'brenn' must be maintained within a single syllable.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/10/2025
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