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forurensningsfri

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

5 syllables
16 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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Fig. 1 — . The composing stick. “forurensningsfri” is set in lead; each gap is a place it may break.
5syllables

forurensningsfri

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

for-u-rens-nings-fri

Pronunciation

/fɔˈrʉːrɛnsːniŋsˌfriː/

Stress

00100

Morphemes

for- + urens- + -ningsfri

The word 'forurensningsfri' is divided into five syllables: for-u-rens-nings-fri. Stress falls on 'rens'. It's a compound adjective meaning 'pollution-free', formed from the prefix 'for-', the root 'urens', and the suffix '-ningsfri'. Syllable division follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.

Definitions

adjective
  1. 1

    Free from pollution; not contaminated.

    Pollution-free

    “Eit forurensningsfritt miljø”

    “Vi ønskjer oss forurensningsfri energi”

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the third syllable 'rens'. This is typical for Nynorsk compound words, with stress on the root syllable.

Syllables

5
for/fɔr/
u/rʉː/
rens/rɛnsː/
nings/niŋs/
fri/friː/

for — Open syllable, unstressed.. u — Open syllable, unstressed.. rens — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. nings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. fri — Closed syllable, unstressed.

Maximize Onsets

Consonant clusters are generally included in the onset of the following syllable (e.g., 'rens').

Avoid Stranded Consonants

Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary (e.g., 'fri').

  • The 'ns' cluster is treated as part of the onset.
  • Geminate consonants ('ss') are lengthened.
  • Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is possible but not reflected in the orthography.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/10/2025
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