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pensjonsgrunnlag

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

4 syllables
16 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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4syllables

pensjonsgrunnlag

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

pen-sjons-grunn-lag

Pronunciation

/ˈpɛnsjɔnsˌɡrʊnːlaɡ/

Stress

1000

Morphemes

pensjons- + grunn- + -lag

The word 'pensjonsgrunnlag' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into four syllables: pen-sjons-grunn-lag. It is stressed on the first syllable. The morphemes are 'pensjons-' (pension-related), 'grunn-' (basis), and '-lag' (foundation). Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    The basis for calculating a pension; the earnings record used to determine pension benefits.

    Pension basis, pension foundation

    Han kontrollerte sitt pensjonsgrunnlag.

    Pensjonsgrunnlaget blir beregnet ut fra dine inntekter.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('pen'). Nynorsk generally stresses the first syllable of a word, especially in compounds.

Syllables

4
pen/pɛn/
sjons/sjɔns/
grunn/ɡrʊnː/
lag/laɡ/

pen Open syllable, stressed.. sjons Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. grunn Closed syllable, contains a geminate consonant.. lag Closed syllable.

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters are kept together in the onset of a syllable.

Vowel Peak

Each syllable must contain a vowel.

Compound Word Syllabification

Syllable boundaries often align with morpheme boundaries in compound words.

  • Regional variations in pronunciation (e.g., devoicing of 'd' in 'grunnlag') might affect the phonetic realization but not the underlying syllable structure.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/9/2025
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