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formaldefinisjon

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

6 syllables
16 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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6syllables

formaldefinisjon

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

for-mal-de-fi-ni-sjon

Pronunciation

/fɔrˈmal.dɛ.fi.ni.sjɔn/

Stress

010000

Morphemes

formal- + definisjon

The word 'formaldefinisjon' is a Nynorsk compound noun meaning 'formal definition'. It is divided into six syllables: for-mal-de-fi-ni-sjon, with primary stress on 'mal'. The syllabification follows rules maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants, and the stress pattern adheres to the Nynorsk compound stress rule.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A precise and official explanation of a concept or term.

    formal definition

    Han ga ein klar formaldefinisjon av begrepet.

    Denne formaldefinisjonen er viktig for juridisk tolkning.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('mal'). Nynorsk compounds typically stress the first syllable of the root word.

Syllables

6
for/fɔr/
mal/mal/
de/dɛ/
fi/fi/
ni/ni/
sjon/sjɔn/

for Open syllable, unstressed.. mal Closed syllable, primary stressed.. de Open syllable, unstressed.. fi Open syllable, unstressed.. ni Open syllable, unstressed.. sjon Closed syllable, unstressed.

Maximizing Onsets

Prioritizing consonant-vowel sequences to form syllables.

Avoiding Stranded Consonants

Ensuring consonants are part of a syllable.

Compound Stress Rule

Stressing the first syllable of the root word in compounds.

  • The 'r' sound can be retroflex in some dialects, but this doesn't affect syllabification.
  • The compound structure is key to understanding the stress pattern.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/10/2025
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