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bursdagsselskap

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

4 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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4syllables

bursdagsselskap

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

bur-sdags-sel-skap

Pronunciation

/ˈbʉrsdɑɡsˌsɛlskɑp/

Stress

1000

Morphemes

bur, sel + -sdag, -s-, -skap

The word 'bursdagsselskap' is divided into four syllables: bur-sdags-sel-skap. Stress falls on 'sdags'. The syllabification follows Nynorsk rules of maximizing open syllables and maintaining permissible consonant clusters. It's a compound noun with Old Norse roots.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A birthday party

    Birthday party

    “Vi skal i eit bursdagsselskap i helga.”

    syn:Fødselsdagsfest

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('sdags').

Syllables

4
bur/bʉr/
sdags/ˈsdɑɡs/
sel/sɛl/
skap/skɑp/

bur — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. sdags — Syllable with consonant cluster onset, primary stress.. sel — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. skap — Syllable with consonant cluster onset.

Word Parts

root

bur, sel

Old Norse origins

suf

-sdag, -s-, -skap

Indicates day, genitive marker, and forms a noun

Similar Words

ven­nskapar­beids­daghjem­me­si­de

Open Syllable Preference

Nynorsk favors open syllables (ending in a vowel) where possible.

Consonant Cluster Maintenance

Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless easily breakable based on sonority.

  • The 'sdags' syllable is a common pattern in Nynorsk, where /s/ can begin a syllable following a consonant.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/13/2025

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