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drikkevannskilde

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

5 syllables
16 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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5syllables

drikkevannskilde

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

drik-ke-vann-skil-de

Pronunciation

/ˈdrɪkːəˌvɑnːˌʃɪldə/

Stress

01000

Morphemes

drikke + vann + skilde

The word 'drikkevannskilde' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, syllabified as 'drik-ke-vann-skil-de' with primary stress on 'vann'. It consists of the roots 'drikke' (to drink) and 'vann' (water), and 'skilde' (source). Syllabification follows rules maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A source of drinking water; a spring or well providing potable water.

    Drinking water source

    De fant en ren drikkevannskilde i fjellet.

    Kommunen overvåker drikkevannskildene nøye.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('vann'). This is typical for compound nouns in Nynorsk.

Syllables

5
drik/drɪk/
ke/kə/
vann/vɑnː/
skil/ʃɪl/
de/də/

drik Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. ke Closed syllable, reduced vowel.. vann Closed syllable, long vowel, stressed.. skil Closed syllable, initial consonant cluster.. de Open syllable, final vowel.

Maximize Onsets

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

Avoid Stranded Consonants

Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary due to vowel sequences.

Vowel Groupings

Vowel sequences are typically divided into separate syllables (e.g., 'ke' after 'drik').

  • The double consonants (kk, nn, ld) are crucial for pronunciation and syllabification.
  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation (e.g., /ɪ/ to /ə/) do not significantly alter syllabification.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/10/2025
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