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grunnbevilgning

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

4 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
Enriched
4syllables

grunnbevilgning

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

grunn-be-vil-gning

Pronunciation

/ˈɡrʊnːbɛvɪlɡnɪŋ/

Stress

0100

Morphemes

grunn + bevilg + ning

The word 'grunnbevilgning' is divided into four syllables: grunn-be-vil-gning. It consists of the prefix 'grunn-', the root 'bevilg-', and the suffix '-ning'. The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('be'). Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel nucleus rules, typical of Nynorsk phonology.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A basic or fundamental allocation of funds; a primary grant.

    Basic grant, fundamental allocation

    Regjeringa la fram ei stor grunnbevilgning til helsevesenet.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('be'). Nynorsk generally stresses the first syllable of the root.

Syllables

4
grunn/ɡrʊnː/
be/bɛ/
vil/vɪl/
gning/ɡnɪŋ/

grunn Closed syllable, containing a geminate consonant. Onset: /ɡr/, Nucleus: /ʊ/, Coda: /nː/. be Open syllable, stressed. Onset: /b/, Nucleus: /ɛ/. vil Open syllable. Onset: /v/, Nucleus: /ɪ/, Coda: /l/. gning Closed syllable. Onset: /ɡn/, Nucleus: /ɪ/, Coda: /ŋ/

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters are kept together as onsets whenever possible (e.g., *gr-*).

Vowel Nucleus

Each syllable must contain a vowel.

Sonority Sequencing

Syllable structure follows the sonority hierarchy.

Geminate Consonant Effect

Geminate consonants lengthen the preceding vowel and are part of the syllable onset.

  • Regional variations in the pronunciation of /ɣ/ at the end of the word (devoicing to /x/).
  • The 'gn' cluster is treated as a single phoneme /gn/.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/12/2025
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