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ekspansjonsbolt

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

4 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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4syllables

ekspansjonsbolt

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

ek-span-sjons-bolt

Pronunciation

/ɛkspansjonsbɔlt/

Stress

1000

Morphemes

eks- + pans- + -jonsbolt

The word 'ekspansjonsbolt' is divided into four syllables: ek-span-sjons-bolt. The primary stress falls on the first syllable. It's a compound noun formed from Latin and Old Norse roots, with a clear morphemic structure and consistent syllabification following Nynorsk phonological rules.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    An expansion bolt; a fastener that expands when tightened, used to secure objects in holes.

    Expansion bolt

    Han brukte ein ekspansjonsbolt for å feste hylla.

    Ekspansjonsbolten sørga for at konstruksjonen var stabil.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('ek-'). The remaining syllables are unstressed.

Syllables

4
ek/ɛk/
span/spans/
sjons/sjons/
bolt/bɔlt/

ek Open syllable, stressed.. span Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. sjons Closed syllable, contains the nominalizing suffix.. bolt Closed syllable, final syllable.

Onset Maximization

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

Vowel Peak

Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.

Sonority Sequencing

Syllables follow a sonority hierarchy, with sounds becoming more sonorous towards the nucleus (vowel).

  • The 'j' sound is integrated into the 'spans-' syllable without ambiguity.
  • Regional variations in vowel quality might exist but do not affect syllable division.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/13/2025
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