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ekspropriasjonssak

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

6 syllables
18 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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6syllables

ekspropriasjonssak

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

eks-pro-pri-a-sjon-ssak

Pronunciation

/ɛkspʁɔprɪˈɑːʃɔnssɑk/

Stress

001000

Morphemes

eks + proprier + asjonssak

The word 'ekspropriasjonssak' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: eks-pro-pri-a-sjon-ssak. Stress falls on the third syllable ('pri'). The word is morphologically complex, with Latin-derived prefixes and suffixes. Syllabification follows the principles of onset maximization and vowel centering, typical for Norwegian.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A legal case concerning the state's right to take private property for public use, with fair compensation.

    Expropriation case

    Kommunen starta ein ekspropriasjonssak for å byggje ein ny veg.

    Han tapte ekspropriasjonssaka.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('pri'). This is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns, where stress tends to fall on the root syllable.

Syllables

6
eks/ɛks/
pro/prɔ/
pri/prɪ/
a/ɑː/
sjon/ʃɔn/
ssak/sɑk/

eks Open syllable, onset with a single consonant.. pro Open syllable, onset with a single consonant.. pri Closed syllable, onset with a single consonant, stressed syllable.. a Open syllable, onset with a single consonant.. sjon Closed syllable, onset with a single consonant.. ssak Closed syllable, onset with a consonant cluster.

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters are generally maintained within the onset of a syllable.

Vowel Centering

Syllables are built around vowel nuclei.

Avoidance of Initial Consonant Clusters

Syllable division attempts to avoid starting a syllable with a consonant cluster, but this is not always possible in Norwegian.

  • The 'ss' cluster in 'ssak' is a common feature in Norwegian and doesn't pose a significant syllabification challenge.
  • Regional variations in Nynorsk pronunciation might affect vowel quality, but the core syllabification remains consistent.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/8/2025
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