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forstøttingsmur

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

4 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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4syllables

forstøttingsmur

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

for-støtt-ings-mur

Pronunciation

/fɔrˈstøtːɪŋsˌmuːr/

Stress

0100

Morphemes

for- + støtt- + -ingsmur

The word 'forstøttingsmur' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into four syllables: for-støtt-ings-mur. Stress falls on the second syllable ('støtt'). The division follows onset maximization and avoidance of stranded consonants. It consists of a prefix, root, and two suffixes, originating from Old Norse.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A supporting wall; a retaining wall.

    Supporting wall

    “De bygde ein forstøttingsmur for å hindre jordskred.”

    “Hagen vart sikra med ein ny forstøttingsmur.”

    syn:støttemurvegg

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('støtt'). The stress pattern is typical for Nynorsk nouns.

Syllables

4
for/fɔr/
støtt/støtː/
ings/ɪŋs/
mur/muːr/

for — Open syllable, onset consonant 'f', vowel 'ɔr'. støtt — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster 'st', vowel 'ø', geminate consonant 't'. ings — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster 'ɪ', vowel 'ɪ', consonant 'ŋs'. mur — Open syllable, onset consonant 'm', vowel 'uːr'

Word Parts

pre

for-

Old Norse *fǫr-*, intensifying prefix

root

støtt-

Old Norse *stytta*, meaning 'to support'

suf

-ingsmur

Combination of *-ing* (verbal noun) and *-mur* (noun forming suffix)

Similar Words

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Onset Maximization

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

Avoidance of Stranded Consonants

Single consonants are not left as the sole element of a syllable.

Vowel-Centric Syllables

Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.

  • Geminate consonant 'tt' in 'støtt' is maintained within a single syllable.
  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur, but do not affect syllable division.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/13/2025

Nearby Words

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