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folkeavstemning

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

5 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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5syllables

folkeavstemning

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

fol-ke-av-stem-ning

Pronunciation

/ˈfɔl̥kəˌavstɛmːnɪŋ/

Stress

10001

Morphemes

av + folke-stem + -ning

The word 'folkeavstemning' is divided into five syllables: fol-ke-av-stem-ning. The primary stress falls on 'ke'. It's a noun formed from Old Norse roots and suffixes, with syllabification following CV patterns and respecting morpheme boundaries.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A public vote on a specific proposal or issue.

    Referendum, plebiscite

    “Det vart halde ei folkeavstemning om EU-medlemskap.”

    “Resultatet av folkeavstemninga var overraskande.”

    syn:folkerøysting

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ke').

Syllables

5
fol/fɔl/
ke/kə/
av/av/
stem/stɛm/
ning/nɪŋ/

fol — Open syllable, root.. ke — Closed, stressed syllable.. av — Open syllable, prefix.. stem — Closed syllable, root.. ning — Closed syllable, suffix.

Word Parts

pre

av

Old Norse origin, indicates separation.

root

folke-stem

Old Norse origins, relating to people and voting.

suf

-ning

Old Norse origin, forms a noun.

Similar Words

fol­ke­mu­sikkav­standstem­ning

Consonant-Vowel (CV)

Syllables are often divided after vowels.

Syllable Weight

Nynorsk favors syllable division after short vowels followed by consonants.

Morpheme Boundaries

Syllable division often respects morpheme boundaries.

  • Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'e' in 'folke' do not affect syllable division.
  • The double 'm' in 'stemning' is a common feature and doesn't create a syllable break.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/13/2025

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