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fødselsdagspresang

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

6 syllables
18 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
Enriched
Fig. 1 — . The composing stick. “fødselsdagspresang” is set in lead; each gap is a place it may break.
6syllables

fødselsdagspresang

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

fød-sels-dag-s-pre-sang

Pronunciation

/ˈfœːdselsˌdaːɡsˌprɛːsaŋ/

Stress

100010

Morphemes

fød + sels-dag-presang

The word *fødselsdagspresang* is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: *fød-sels-dag-s-pre-sang*. Primary stress falls on the first syllable. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles, respecting the morphemic structure of the compound.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A gift given on a birthday.

    Birthday present

    “Eg fekk ein fin *fødselsdagspresang*.”

    “Ho pakka inn *fødselsdagspresangen*.”

    syn:gåve til bursdag

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the first syllable (*fød-*). Secondary stress on *dags* and *pre-*. The remaining syllables are unstressed.

Syllables

6
fød/fœːd/
sels/sɛls/
dag/daːɡ/
s/s/
pre/prɛː/
sang/saŋ/

fød — Open syllable, stressed. Contains a long vowel.. sels — Open syllable, unstressed. Contains a short vowel.. dag — Open syllable, secondary stress. Contains a long vowel.. s — Syllable consisting of a single consonant, functioning as a linking syllable.. pre — Open syllable, secondary stress. Contains a long vowel.. sang — Closed syllable, unstressed. Contains a short vowel.

Word Parts

pre

fød

Old Norse *fœða* - 'to be born, produce'. Relates to birth.

root

sels-dag-presang

Combination of Old Norse *selr* (self, possession), *dagr* (day), and German *Preis* (price, reward) + Old Norse *songr* (gift).

Similar Words

bok­han­delda­ta­maskinar­beids­plass

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters are kept together in the onset of a syllable whenever possible.

Vowel Peak

Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.

Compound Word Syllabification

Syllabification follows the rules for individual morphemes within the compound.

  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur, but do not affect syllable division.
  • The genitive suffix '-s-' is treated as a separate syllable due to its function as a linking element.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/8/2025

Nearby Words

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