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morsmålsopplæring

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

5 syllables
17 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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5syllables

morsmåloppring

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

mor-smål-opp-læ-ring

Pronunciation

/ˈmɔʂmɔːlˌɔpːlɛːrɪŋ/

Stress

01000

Morphemes

opp + mor + smål-opplæring

The word 'morsmålsopplæring' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: mor-smål-opp-læ-ring. Stress falls on the third syllable 'opp'. The word is composed of the root 'mor' (mother), the suffix '-smål' (language), the prefix 'opp-' (onto), and the suffix '-læring' (learning). Syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Mother tongue instruction; education in one's native language.

    Mother tongue education

    God morsmålsopplæring er viktig for barns utvikling.

    Skolen tilbyr morsmålsopplæring i flere språk.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the third syllable 'opp'. Nynorsk generally stresses the first syllable of the root or the prefix if present.

Syllables

5
mor/mɔr/
smål/smɔːl/
opp/ɔpː/
/lɛː/
ring/rɪŋ/

mor Open syllable, containing the root mor-.. smål Open syllable, containing the suffix -smål. Vowel lengthening.. opp Closed syllable, containing the prefix opp-. Long vowel.. Open syllable, beginning of the suffix -læring. Vowel lengthening.. ring Closed syllable, completing the suffix -læring.

Maximize Onsets

Prioritizes placing consonants at the beginning of syllables whenever possible.

Avoid Stranded Consonants

Prevents consonants from being left at the end of a syllable without a vowel.

Vowel Length

Long vowels often form their own syllable, especially in compound words.

  • The double 'p' in 'opplæring' can be reduced in rapid speech, but the syllabification remains consistent.
  • Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'r' (alveolar vs. uvular) do not affect the syllabification.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/8/2025
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