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fødselsdagsfest

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

4 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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4syllables

fødselsdagsfest

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

fød-sels-dags-fest

Pronunciation

/ˈføːdselsˌdɑːɡsˌfɛst/

Stress

0100

Morphemes

fødsels- + dags- + -fest

The word 'fødselsdagsfest' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into four syllables: fød-sels-dags-fest. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('dags-'). The word is composed of three morphemes: 'fødsels-' (birth), 'dags-' (day), and '-fest' (party). Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A party held to celebrate a birthday.

    Birthday party

    Vi skal i ein fødselsdagsfest i helga.

Stress pattern

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

Syllables

4
fød/føːd/
sels/sɛls/
dags/dɑːɡs/
fest/fɛst/

fød Open syllable, initial vowel, onset consonant.. sels Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster, final consonant.. dags Closed syllable, onset consonant, final consonant. Primary stressed syllable.. fest Closed syllable, onset consonant, final consonant.

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable whenever possible.

Vowel Peak

Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.

Sonority Sequencing

Syllables follow a sonority hierarchy, with vowels being more sonorous than consonants.

  • The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries.
  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/13/2025
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