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grunnlovsbestemmelse

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

5 syllables
20 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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5syllables

grunnlovsbestemmelse

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

grunn-lov-sbestem-mel-se

Pronunciation

/ˈɡrʉnːlɔvsbɛstɛmːəlse/

Stress

01000

Morphemes

grunnlovsbestem + melse

The word 'grunnlovsbestemmelse' is a complex Nynorsk noun meaning 'constitution'. It is divided into five syllables: grunn-lov-sbestem-mel-se, with primary stress on 'lov'. The syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel break rules. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of roots and suffixes with Old Norse origins.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A formal set of principles and established precedents according to which a state or other organization is governed.

    Constitution

    Den norske grunnlova vart vedteken i 1814.

    Grunnlovsbestemmelsene sikrar borgarane sine rettar.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('lov'). The stress pattern is typical for Nynorsk nouns of this length.

Syllables

5
grunn/ɡrʉnː/
lov/lɔv/
sbestem/sbɛstɛm/
mel/mɛl/
se/sə/

grunn Open syllable, containing a long vowel and a nasal consonant. The 'nn' creates a geminate consonant, increasing syllable weight.. lov Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a voiced velar stop. Primary stressed syllable.. sbestem Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a complex consonant cluster. The 's' is part of the onset.. mel Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a nasal consonant.. se Open syllable, containing a schwa vowel and a voiceless alveolar fricative.

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable to maximize the onset.

Vowel Break

Each vowel nucleus typically forms the core of a syllable, creating a distinct syllable boundary.

Sonority Sequencing

Syllables tend to follow a sonority hierarchy, with more sonorous sounds (vowels) being syllable nuclei.

  • The word is relatively straightforward in terms of syllabification, with no major exceptions.
  • Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the precise phonetic realization of vowels, but not the syllable division itself.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/7/2025
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