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forbrenningsgass

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

4 syllables
16 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
Enriched
4syllables

forbrenningsgass

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

for-bren-nings-gass

Pronunciation

/fɔrˈbɾɛnːɪŋsɡɑsː/

Stress

0100

Morphemes

for- + brenn- + -ings

The word 'forbrenningsgass' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, syllabified as 'for-bren-nings-gass'. Stress falls on the second syllable ('bren'). The word is composed of a prefix, root, and suffix, with origins in Old Norse and Greek. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel nucleus rules.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Gas produced by the process of combustion.

    Combustion gas

    Forbrenningsgassene bidrar til forurensning.

    Fabrikken slipper ut store mengder forbrenningsgass.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('bren') of 'forbrenning'. This is typical for Nynorsk nouns with multiple syllables.

Syllables

4
for/fɔr/
bren/bɾɛn/
nings/nɪŋs/
gass/ɡɑsː/

for Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a voiced fricative.. bren Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a voiced alveolar tap.. nings Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a voiced alveolar fricative.. gass Closed syllable, containing a long vowel and a voiceless alveolar fricative.

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters are kept together in the onset of a syllable whenever possible.

Vowel Nucleus

Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.

Compound Word Syllabification

Compound words are syllabified based on the individual morphemes.

  • The double consonants (nn and ss) affect syllable weight.
  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter syllable division.
  • The /r/ sound may be pronounced as a retroflex approximant in some dialects.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/10/2025
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