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forretningsgård

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

4 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
Enriched
Fig. 1 — . The composing stick. “forretningsgård” is set in lead; each gap is a place it may break.
4syllables

forretningsgård

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

for-ret-nings-gård

Pronunciation

/fɔˈrɛtnɪŋsɡɔːɾ/

Stress

0100

Morphemes

for- + retnings- + -gård

The word 'forretningsgård' is divided into four syllables: for-ret-nings-gård. Stress falls on the second syllable. The morphemic breakdown reveals a prefix, root, and suffix with Old Norse origins. Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A building or complex of buildings primarily used for commercial purposes.

    Business building, commercial property

    “De kjøpte ein ny forretningsgård i sentrum.”

    “Forretningsgården har mange kontor.”

    syn:næringsbyggkontorbygg
    ant:bustadheim

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ret'). Nynorsk typically stresses the first syllable of the root.

Syllables

4
for/fɔr/
ret/rɛt/
nings/nɪŋs/
gård/ɡɔːɾ/

for — Open syllable, onset 'f', coda 'r'. ret — Open syllable, onset 'r', coda 't'. nings — Closed syllable, onset 'n', coda 'ngs'. gård — Closed syllable, onset 'g', coda 'rd'

Word Parts

pre

for-

Old Norse *fyrir* meaning 'for, before'. Indicates purpose.

root

retnings-

Derived from *retning* (direction). Related to *rette* (to direct).

suf

-gård

Old Norse *garðr* meaning 'yard, building'. Denotes a structure.

Similar Words

vin­dus­postar­beids­plassbok­han­del

Maximize Onset Principle

Consonants are assigned to the following vowel whenever possible.

Avoid Stranded Consonants

Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary.

Syllable Weight

Nynorsk favors syllables with a certain weight (presence of a coda).

  • The 'ng' cluster is treated as a single phoneme.
  • Regional variations in 'r' pronunciation (retroflexion) do not affect syllable division.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/13/2025

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