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kontroll-lytting

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

4 syllables
16 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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4syllables

kontrolllytting

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

kon-troll-lyt-ting

Pronunciation

/kɔnˈtrɔlːˌlytːɪŋ/

Stress

1000

Morphemes

kontroll/lytt + -ing

The word 'kontroll-lytting' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into four syllables: kon-troll-lyt-ting. Stress falls on the first syllable ('kon'). The syllabification follows the principles of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements, consistent with Nynorsk phonology. It is composed of the root 'kontroll' and 'lytt' with the suffix '-ing'.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    The act of carefully listening, often with a specific purpose or to monitor something.

    Controlled listening, monitoring

    Politiet brukte kontroll-lytting for å overvåke mistenkte.

    Kontroll-lytting er viktig i sikkerhetsarbeidet.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('kon'). This is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.

Syllables

4
kon/kɔn/
troll/trɔlː/
lyt/lytː/
ting/tɪŋ/

kon Open syllable, stressed.. troll Closed syllable, contains a geminate consonant.. lyt Closed syllable, contains a geminate consonant.. ting Closed syllable.

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable.

Vowel Nucleus

Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.

Compound Word Syllabification

Syllabification follows the rules for individual words within the compound.

  • Geminate consonants (double 'l') are phonemically distinct and must be accurately transcribed.
  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation are minor and do not affect syllable division.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/9/2025
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