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førstegradsforbrenning

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6 syllables
22 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
Enriched
6syllables

førstegradsforbrenning

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

før-ste-grad-sfor-bren-ning

Pronunciation

/ˈfœrstreɡraːdsfɔrbrenːɪŋ/

Stress

001001

Morphemes

førstegrads + brenne + -ning

The word `førstegradsforbrenning` is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: `før-ste-grad-sfor-bren-ning`. Primary stress falls on `grad`. The syllabification follows Nynorsk rules favoring open syllables and avoiding unnecessary consonant cluster breaks. It's morphologically composed of a compound modifier and a verb root with a nominalizing suffix.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A first-degree burn, affecting only the epidermis (outer layer of skin).

    First-degree burn

    “Han fekk ei førstegradsforbrenning etter å ha kome for nær bålet.”

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('grad'). The final syllable ('ning') receives a slight secondary emphasis, but is primarily unstressed.

Syllables

6
før/fœr/
ste/ste/
grad/ɡraːd/
sfor/sfɔr/
bren/bren/
ning/nɪŋ/

før — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant. Unstressed.. ste — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'st' followed by a vowel. Unstressed.. grad — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant. Primary stressed syllable.. sfor — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'sf' followed by a vowel. Unstressed.. bren — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant. Unstressed.. ning — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'ning'. Unstressed, but with slight emphasis.

Word Parts

pre

førstegrads

Compound modifier derived from 'først' (first) and 'grad' (degree), Old Norse and Latin origins respectively.

root

brenne

Verb root meaning 'to burn', Proto-Germanic origin.

suf

-ning

Nominalizing suffix, creating a noun from a verb, Old Norse origin.

Similar Words

høy­r­selar­beids­styr­keut­dan­ning

Open Syllable Preference

Nynorsk favors open syllables (CV) whenever possible. This is applied throughout the word.

Consonant Cluster Avoidance

Syllable division avoids breaking up consonant clusters unless they are exceptionally complex. The 'br' cluster in 'forbrenning' is maintained within a single syllable.

Vowel Separation

Vowel sequences generally create syllable boundaries, though this is less prominent in this word.

  • The geminate 'r' influences syllable weight and pronunciation.
  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might slightly affect syllable boundaries, but the core division remains consistent.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/5/2025

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