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gjenforeningsdag

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4 syllables
16 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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4syllables

gjenforeningsdag

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

gjen-fore-nings-dag

Pronunciation

/ˌɡjɛnːfɔˈrɛːnɪŋsˌdaːɡ/

Stress

0101

Morphemes

gjen- + foren- + -ingsdag

The word 'gjenforeningsdag' is divided into four syllables: gjen-fore-nings-dag. It's a compound noun formed from a prefix, root, and suffixes. Primary stress falls on 'nings'. Syllable division follows the principle of maximizing onsets and respecting permissible consonant clusters.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    The day commemorating the reunification of Norway.

    Reunification Day

    “Vi feirer gjenforeningsdagen hvert år.”

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('nings'). Secondary stress is present on the first syllable ('gjen').

Syllables

4
gjen/ɡjɛnː/
fore/fɔˈrɛː/
nings/ˈnɪŋs/
dag/daːɡ/

gjen — Open syllable, permissible consonant cluster onset.. fore — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. nings — Closed syllable, permissible consonant cluster ending.. dag — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.

Word Parts

pre

gjen-

Old Norse *gefn*, meaning 'again, back'. Reverses the action of the verb.

root

foren-

From the verb *forene* (to reunite, to join). Related to *forening* (association, union).

suf

-ingsdag

-ings forms a noun from a verb, indicating an event or process. -dag means 'day'.

Similar Words

for­el­dre­dagven­skaps­dagar­beids­dag

Maximize Onsets

Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable as long as they form a permissible onset.

Vowel-Consonant

Syllables are often formed around a vowel followed by a consonant.

  • Norwegian Nynorsk allows for relatively complex consonant clusters.
  • The double consonant 'n' in 'gjen' is maintained within the syllable.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/10/2025

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