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førstegradslikning

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

5 syllables
18 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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5syllables

førstegradslikning

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

før-ste-grad-slik-ning

Pronunciation

/ˈfœrstreɡraːdslikniŋ/

Stress

01000

Morphemes

først + grad + slikning

The word 'førstegradslikning' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: 'før-ste-grad-slik-ning'. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('grad'). The word is composed of the prefix 'først', the root 'grad', and the suffix 'slikning'. Syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel length.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A mathematical equation where the highest power of the variable is one.

    First-degree equation

    Ein førstegradslikning er lett å løyse.

    Ho fann løysinga førstegradslikninga.

Stress pattern

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

Syllables

5
før/fœr/
ste/strɛ/
grad/ɡraːd/
slik/slik/
ning/niŋ/

før Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a voiced fricative.. ste Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster and a short vowel.. grad Open syllable, containing a long vowel and a voiced stop.. slik Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster and a short vowel.. ning Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a nasal consonant.

Maximize Onsets

Consonant clusters like 'str' are kept together at the beginning of a syllable.

Vowel Length

Long vowels like 'aː' in 'grad' tend to attract stress.

Sonority Sequencing

Syllables are formed respecting the sonority hierarchy, with vowels as peaks.

  • The 'r' sound is alveolar in most Nynorsk dialects.
  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not alter the core syllabification.
  • The word is a fixed compound noun, so syllabification doesn't change based on grammatical function.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/8/2025
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