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oppsigelsesbrev

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5 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
Enriched
5syllables

oppsigelesbrev

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

opp-sig-e-les-brev

Pronunciation

/ɔpːsɪˈɡɛːlɛsˌbrɛːv/

Stress

01001

Morphemes

opp + sig + elses

The word 'oppsigelsesbrev' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, syllabified as opp-sig-e-les-brev with primary stress on 'sig'. It consists of the prefix 'opp-', root 'sig', suffix 'elses', and root 'brev'. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A formal written notification of an employee's intention to terminate their employment.

    Letter of resignation

    Han leverte sitt oppsigelsesbrev i dag.

    Oppsigelsesbrevet være skriftlig.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('sig'). The stress pattern is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.

Syllables

5
opp/ɔpː/
sig/sɪɡ/
e/ɛː/
les/lɛs/
brev/brɛːv/

opp Open syllable, containing a long vowel and a stop consonant. Initial syllable.. sig Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a stop consonant. Primary stressed syllable.. e Open syllable, containing a long vowel. Part of the suffix.. les Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a sibilant consonant. Part of the suffix.. brev Closed syllable, containing a long vowel and a stop consonant. Final syllable.

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., 'opp-').

Vowel Peak Principle

Each syllable must contain a vowel.

Sonority Sequencing Principle

Syllables follow a sonority hierarchy, with sounds becoming more sonorous towards the nucleus (vowel).

Compound Word Syllabification

Compound words are often syllabified based on the individual morphemes.

  • The word is a compound noun, which could lead to ambiguity, but the morphemic structure provides a clear guide.
  • Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel realization but not the core syllabification.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/11/2025
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