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definisjonsmakt

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

5 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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5syllables

definisjonsmakt

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

de-fi-nis-jons-makt

Pronunciation

/de.fiˈnɪs.jɔns.makt/

Stress

01000

Morphemes

de- + finisjon- + -makt

The word 'definisjonsmakt' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: de-fi-nis-jons-makt. Stress falls on the second syllable. It's formed from Latin and Old Norse roots and suffixes, denoting the power of definition. Syllable division follows rules maximizing onsets and respecting vowel nuclei.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    The power or authority to define, determine, or make decisions about definitions.

    Power of definition, definitional authority.

    Ho hadde definisjonsmakt over ordfølgja.

    Det er viktig å klargjera definisjonsmakta til staten.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('fi'). Nynorsk generally stresses the first syllable of the root, but compound words can shift the stress.

Syllables

5
de/de/
fi/fi/
nis/nɪs/
jons/jɔns/
makt/makt/

de Open syllable, simple vowel sound.. fi Open syllable, simple vowel sound.. nis Closed syllable, consonant cluster in the coda.. jons Closed syllable, glide and consonant cluster in the coda.. makt Closed syllable, simple vowel sound and coda.

Maximize Onsets

Consonant clusters are prioritized in the onset of syllables.

Vowel Nucleus

Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei.

Coda Constraints

Permissible consonant clusters are allowed in the coda.

  • The compound nature of the word influences stress placement.
  • The 'sjons' cluster is a common feature of Nynorsk nominalizations.
  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllable division.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/13/2025
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