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gravetillatelse

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

6 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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6syllables

gravetillatelse

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

gra-ve-til-la-tel-se

Pronunciation

/ˈɡrɑːvɛˌtɪlːɑˌtɛlsə/

Stress

010000

Morphemes

grav- and tillat- + -else

The word 'gravetillatelse' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: gra-ve-til-la-tel-se. Stress falls on the third syllable ('til'). It's formed from the roots 'grav-' and 'tillat-' with the suffix '-else'. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel nucleus rules, typical for Nynorsk.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A permit required to carry out excavation work.

    Excavation permit

    Han søkte om gravetillatelse for å bygge kjelleren.

    Gravetillatelsen ble godkjent av kommunen.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('til'). This is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns, with stress on the second element.

Syllables

6
gra/ɡrɑː/
ve/vɛ/
til/tɪlː/
la/lɑː/
tel/tɛl/
se/sə/

gra Open syllable, containing the root of the word. Onset is 'gr', nucleus is 'a'.. ve Open syllable, containing the connecting vowel. Onset is 'v', nucleus is 'e'.. til Closed syllable, stressed syllable. Onset is 't', nucleus is 'i', coda is 'l'.. la Open syllable. Onset is 'l', nucleus is 'a'.. tel Closed syllable. Onset is 't', nucleus is 'e', coda is 'l'.. se Open syllable, containing the suffix. Onset is 's', nucleus is 'e'.

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters are kept together in the onset of a syllable (e.g., 'gr' in 'gra').

Vowel as Syllable Nucleus

Each syllable must have a vowel nucleus.

Compound Word Syllabification

Syllables are divided based on the morphemic boundaries within the compound word.

  • The geminate consonant 'll' in 'tillat' is phonemically distinct.
  • The connecting vowel '-e-' is a common feature in Nynorsk compound nouns.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/12/2025
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