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glattkjøringskurs

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

4 syllables
17 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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4syllables

glattkjøringskurs

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

glatt-kjø-rings-kurs

Pronunciation

/ˈɡlɑtːˌkjøːrɪŋsˌkurs/

Stress

0100

Morphemes

glatt, kjøring + skurs

The word 'glattkjøringskurs' is a compound noun divided into four syllables: glatt-kjø-rings-kurs. The primary stress falls on 'kjø'. It consists of the roots 'glatt' (smooth) and 'kjøring' (driving) with the suffix 'skurs' (course). Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A course or training session focused on learning how to control a vehicle on slippery surfaces (ice, snow).

    Skid training course

    Han meldte seg eit glattkjøringskurs før vinteren.

    Glattkjøringskurs er viktig for sikkerheita vegen.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable 'kjø'. The stress pattern is relatively flat, with a slight emphasis on the final syllable.

Syllables

4
glatt/ɡlɑtː/
kjø/kjøː/
rings/rɪŋs/
kurs/kurs/

glatt Open syllable, containing a long vowel and a final consonant. The 'tt' represents a geminate consonant.. kjø Open syllable, containing a long vowel. Primary stressed syllable.. rings Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a final consonant cluster 'ngs'.. kurs Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a final consonant.

Maximize Onsets

Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., 'glatt').

Avoid Stranded Consonants

Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary (e.g., 'rings').

Vowel-Based Division

Syllables are generally divided around vowel sounds.

  • Geminate consonants ('tt') are treated as a single, lengthened consonant sound.
  • The pronunciation of 'r' can vary regionally (retroflex, alveolar trill/tap).
  • Compound nouns in Nynorsk often have stress on the first element of the final compound.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/8/2025
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