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detaljforretning

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

5 syllables
16 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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5syllables

detaljforretning

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

de-talj-for-ret-ning

Pronunciation

/deˈtɑːljfɔrˈrɛtnɪŋ/

Stress

00010

Morphemes

detalj + forretning

The word 'detaljforretning' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: de-talj-for-ret-ning. Primary stress falls on 'ret'. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel hiatus avoidance rules. The word consists of the morphemes 'detalj' (detail) and 'forretning' (business).

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A business that specializes in selling detailed or specific items; a retail business focusing on particulars.

    Detail business, detail shop

    Han åpnet en detaljforretning for frimerker.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ret'). Nynorsk nouns typically have penultimate stress.

Syllables

5
de/de/
talj/tɑːlj/
for/fɔr/
ret/rɛt/
ning/nɪŋ/

de Open syllable, unstressed.. talj Closed syllable, unstressed. 'lj' is a single phoneme.. for Open syllable, unstressed.. ret Closed syllable, primary stressed.. ning Closed syllable, unstressed.

Onset Maximization

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

Vowel Hiatus Avoidance

Syllable breaks avoid separating vowels unless necessary.

Nynorsk Stress Timing

Stress-timed rhythm influences syllable weight and division, leading to a tendency for penultimate stress in nouns.

  • Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'j' (/j/ or /ʝ/).
  • Potential vowel reduction in 'forretning' in some dialects.
  • The compound nature of the word influences syllable division.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/10/2025
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