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oppsigelsesgrunn

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

5 syllables
16 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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5syllables

oppsigelesgrunn

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

opp-sig-e-les-grunn

Pronunciation

/ɔpːsɪˈɡeːlɛsɡrʊnː/

Stress

01001

Morphemes

opp + sig + elses

The word 'oppsigelsesgrunn' is a Nynorsk compound noun meaning 'reason for dismissal'. It is divided into five syllables: opp-sig-e-les-grunn, with primary stress on the final syllable ('grunn'). The syllabification follows vowel-based division rules and considers the compound structure of the word. The morphemes originate from Old Norse and Germanic roots.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Reason for dismissal or termination of employment.

    Reason for dismissal/termination

    Han fikk sparken grunn av manglende oppsigelsesgrunn.

    Arbeidsgiver ha en saklig oppsigelsesgrunn.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the final syllable ('grunn'). The stress pattern is typical for Nynorsk nouns.

Syllables

5
opp/ɔpː/
sig/sɪɡ/
e/eː/
les/lɛs/
grunn/ɡrʊnː/

opp Open syllable, stressed (weakly), contains a long vowel due to the following 'p'.. sig Closed syllable, contains a short vowel.. e Open syllable, contains a long vowel.. les Closed syllable, contains a short vowel.. grunn Closed syllable, primary stressed syllable, contains a long vowel due to the following 'n'.

Vowel-Based Division

Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, creating open and closed syllables.

Consonant Cluster Handling

Consonant clusters are maintained within syllables unless they are easily separable based on pronunciation.

Compound Word Syllabification

Each morpheme within a compound word is generally treated as a separate syllable.

  • Vowel length is crucial and indicated by double consonants.
  • Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'g' may exist.
  • The word is a compound noun, and its syllabification reflects this structure.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/9/2025
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