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fengselsavdeling

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

5 syllables
16 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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5syllables

fengselsavdeling

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

feng-sels-av-de-ling

Pronunciation

/ˈfɛŋːsl̩sˌavdɛlɪŋ/

Stress

10001

Morphemes

fengsel, avdeling + s

The word 'fengselsavdeling' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: feng-sels-av-de-ling. The primary stress falls on the first syllable of 'avdeling' ('av'). It consists of the root 'fengsel' (prison), the genitive marker 's', and the root 'avdeling' (department). Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A department or section within a prison.

    Prison department

    Han jobber i fengselsavdelingen.

    Besøkende melde seg i fengselsavdelingen.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the first syllable of 'avdeling' ('av'). The stress is relatively weak in Nynorsk, but 'av' is noticeably more prominent.

Syllables

5
feng/fɛŋ/
sels/sɛls/
av/av/
de/dɛ/
ling/lɪŋ/

feng Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster /fɛŋ/.. sels Closed syllable, onset consonant /s/.. av Open syllable, onset consonant /av/.. de Open syllable, onset consonant /dɛ/.. ling Closed syllable, onset consonant /lɪŋ/.

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters are included in the onset of the syllable whenever possible.

Vowel Peak Principle

Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.

Genitive 's' Rule

The genitive marker 's' is generally treated as a separate syllable.

  • Potential reduction of the 's' in rapid speech.
  • Regional variations in vowel quality.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/10/2025
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