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delikatesseforretning

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

8 syllables
21 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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8syllables

delikatesseforretning

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

de-li-ka-tes-se-for-ret-ning

Pronunciation

/dɛlikatɛsːəfɔrˈrɛtnɪŋ/

Stress

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Morphemes

delikatesse + forretning

The word 'delikatesseforretning' is a compound noun divided into eight syllables: de-li-ka-tes-se-for-ret-ning. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ret'). The word is derived from French and Old Norse roots, and its syllabification follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing onsets and vowel separation.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A store specializing in high-quality, often imported, food products.

    Delicatessen, specialty food store

    Vi kjøpte ost og skinke delikatesseforretningen.

    Hun jobber i en delikatesseforretning i sentrum.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ret') in 'forretning'. The stress pattern reflects the compound word structure.

Syllables

8
de/dɛ/
li/li/
ka/ka/
tes/tɛsː/
se/sə/
for/fɔr/
ret/rɛt/
ning/nɪŋ/

de Open syllable, initial syllable.. li Open syllable.. ka Open syllable.. tes Closed syllable with geminate consonant.. se Open syllable.. for Open syllable.. ret Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. ning Closed syllable, final syllable.

Maximize Onsets

Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., 'for', 'ret').

Vowel Sequences

Each vowel sound generally forms its own syllable (e.g., 'de-li-ka').

Geminate Consonants

Geminate consonants are treated as part of the preceding syllable (e.g., 'tes').

  • The geminate 'ss' in 'delikatesse' is phonemically distinct.
  • The 'r' in 'forretning' can be an alveolar tap [ɾ] in colloquial speech.
  • Stress pattern is influenced by the compound word structure.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/6/2025
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