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overdragelsessum

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

6 syllables
16 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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6syllables

overdragelsessum

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

o-ver-dra-gel-ses-sum

Pronunciation

/ˈoːvərˌdrɑːɡɛlsˌesːʊm/

Stress

010000

Morphemes

over- + drag- + -elsessum

The word 'overdragelsessum' is a complex Nynorsk noun meaning 'transfer sum'. It's divided into five syllables: o-ver-dra-gel-ses-sum, with primary stress on 'dra-'. The word is formed from a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes, reflecting its derivation. Syllable division follows Nynorsk rules of onset maximization and avoiding stranded consonants.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    The amount of money or value transferred in a transaction, especially in a sale or inheritance.

    Transfer sum, consideration

    “Overdragelsessummen var høy.”

    “De ble enige om overdragelsessummen.”

    syn:kjøpesumvederlag

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('dra-'). Nynorsk generally stresses the first syllable of the root word.

Syllables

3
o-ver/oːvər/
dra-gel/drɑːɡɛl/
ses-sum/sɛsːʊm/

o-ver — Open syllable, unstressed.. dra-gel — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. ses-sum — Closed syllable, unstressed.

Word Parts

pre

over-

Old Norse *yfir*, meaning 'over', indicates transfer of something.

root

drag-

Old Norse *draga*, meaning 'to drag' or 'to transfer', core meaning.

suf

-elsessum

Combination of -els (nominalization), -es (genitive), and -sum (sum/amount).

Similar Words

lan­ds­mannar­beids­løysut­dan­ning

Onset Maximization

Attempting to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.

Avoidance of Stranded Consonants

Avoiding leaving single consonants at the end of a syllable unless necessary.

Vowel-Centric Syllables

Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.

  • The cluster '-elses-' is a common nominalization pattern.
  • The double 's' in '-sum' is standard Nynorsk orthography.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/9/2025

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