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forurensningsgebyr

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6 syllables
18 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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6syllables

forurensningsgebyr

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

for-u-rens-nings-ge-byr

Pronunciation

/fɔˈrʉːrɛnsnɪŋsɡɛˈbyːr/

Stress

011

Morphemes

for- + urensnings- + ge-byr

The word *forurensningsgebyr* is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into three syllables: *for-u-rens-nings-ge-byr*. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It consists of a prefix (*for-*) a root (*urensnings-*) and a suffix (*ge-byr*). Syllable division follows Nynorsk rules maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A fee levied for causing pollution.

    Pollution fee

    “Bedriften må betale eit høgt forurensningsgebyr.”

    “Forurensningsgebyret skal motivere til miljøvennleg oppførsel.”

    syn:miljøavgift

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-nings-') and the final syllable ('-byr'). This is typical for Nynorsk nouns with multiple syllables.

Syllables

3
for/fɔr/
u-rens-nings/ˈrʉːrɛnsnɪŋs/
ge-byr/ɡɛˈbyːr/

for — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a consonant. Onset: /f/, Coda: /r/. u-rens-nings — Complex syllable with a long vowel /ʉː/, a consonant cluster /rɛns/, and a nasal consonant /nɪŋs/. Stressed syllable.. ge-byr — Two syllables. The first syllable is open, the second is closed with a long vowel /yː/. Stressed syllable.

Word Parts

pre

for-

Old Norse *fyrir*, meaning 'before' or 'for'. Indicates relation or cause.

root

urensnings-

Derived from *ureining* (pollution) + *-ings* (nominalizing suffix). Old Norse *órein* (unclean) + *-ing*.

suf

ge-byr

Combination of Germanic prefix 'ge-' relating to payment and root 'byr' meaning 'fee'.

Similar Words

mil­jø­av­giftre­no­va­sjonkom­mu­ni­ka­sjon

Maximize Onsets

Nynorsk favors placing as many consonants as possible at the beginning of a syllable (onset).

Vowel Sequences

Vowel sequences are generally divided into separate syllables.

Consonant Clusters

Complex consonant clusters are often maintained within a single syllable, especially if they are common in the language.

  • The *nsn* consonant cluster requires careful pronunciation.
  • Stress placement is typical for Nynorsk nouns, but can vary in compounds.
  • Regional variations in pronunciation might affect syllable boundaries slightly.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/8/2025

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