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gjenkjøpsavtale

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

5 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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5syllables

gjenkjøpsavtale

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

gjen-kjøps-av-ta-le

Pronunciation

/ˈɡjɛnkjøːpsɑvˈtɑːlə/

Stress

01001

Morphemes

gjen- + kjøps- + avtale

The word 'gjenkjøpsavtale' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: gjen-kjøps-av-ta-le. The primary stress falls on 'kjøps'. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'gjen-', the root 'kjøps-', and the suffix 'avtale'. Syllabification follows the principle of maximizing open syllables and respecting consonant clusters.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A contract for repurchase; a buyback agreement.

    Buyback agreement

    De inngikk en gjenkjøpsavtale for aksjene.

    Gjenkjøpsavtalen sikret selskapet kontroll over markedet.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the third syllable 'kjøps'. The final syllable 'le' receives a slight secondary stress due to its position.

Syllables

5
gjen/ɡjɛn/
kjøps/kjøːps/
av/ɑv/
ta/tɑː/
le/lə/

gjen Open syllable, onset with /ɡ/ and /j/, nucleus with /ɛ/, coda absent.. kjøps Open syllable, onset with /k/, nucleus with long /øː/, coda with /ps/. Primary stressed syllable.. av Open syllable, onset with /ɑ/, nucleus with /v/, coda absent.. ta Open syllable, onset with /t/, nucleus with long /ɑː/, coda absent.. le Open syllable, onset absent, nucleus with /ə/, coda absent.

Maximize Onset Principle

Consonant clusters like 'gj', 'ps' are treated as onsets whenever possible to create open syllables.

Syllable Weight

Long vowels (e.g., /øː/, /ɑː/) influence syllable weight and stress placement.

Compound Word Syllabification

Compound words are divided based on the morphemic boundaries and the principle of maximizing open syllables.

  • Regional variations in vowel length pronunciation may affect the perceived stress.
  • The 'gj' cluster is a common exception to typical onset rules, being treated as a single unit.
  • The word is exclusively a noun; no syllabification shifts occur based on grammatical function.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/13/2025
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