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høyspentledning

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

4 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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4syllables

høyspentledning

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

høy-spent-led-ning

Pronunciation

/ˈhøʏˌspɛntˈleːdɪŋ/

Stress

1010

Morphemes

høy + spent + ledning

The word 'høyspentledning' is divided into four syllables: høy-spent-led-ning. It's a compound noun with a prefix 'høy-', root 'spent-', and suffix '-ledning'. Primary stress falls on 'spent'. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A line or system for transmitting electrical power at high voltage.

    High-voltage line

    Reparasjonen av høyspentledningen vil ta flere dager.

    Høyspentledningen går over fjellet.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('spent'). The first syllable ('høy') can have secondary stress in some dialects, but is generally unstressed.

Syllables

4
høy/høʏ/
spent/spɛnt/
led/leːd/
ning/nɪŋ/

høy Open syllable, stressed (primary stress in some dialects, secondary in others).. spent Closed syllable, primary stress.. led Open syllable, contains a long vowel.. ning Closed syllable, final syllable.

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters like 'sp' are kept together in the onset of the syllable.

Vowel Peak Principle

Each syllable contains a vowel sound.

Sonority Sequencing Principle

Syllables generally follow a sonority hierarchy, with vowels being more sonorous than consonants.

  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
  • The compound structure influences stress placement, with the root of the second element typically receiving primary stress.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/12/2025
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