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retningsgivande

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

5 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
Enriched
5syllables

retningsgivande

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

ret-nings-gi-van-de

Pronunciation

/ˈrɛtnɪŋsˌɡɪvɑnde/

Stress

01000

Morphemes

retnings- + -giv- + -ande

The word 'retningsgivande' is divided into five syllables: ret-nings-gi-van-de. It's an adjective formed from a prefix, root, and suffix, with primary stress on the second syllable. Syllabification follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing maximizing onsets and vowel nuclei.

Definitions

adjective
  1. 1

    Providing guidance or direction; directive.

    Guiding, directive, instructional

    En retningsgivande rapport

    retningsgivande prinsipper

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable 'nings'. The stress pattern is typical for Nynorsk adjectives of this length.

Syllables

5
ret/rɛt/
nings/nɪŋs/
gi/ɡɪ/
van/vɑn/
de/de/

ret Open syllable, simple vowel-consonant structure.. nings Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster 'ng' treated as a single phoneme.. gi Open syllable, simple vowel-consonant structure.. van Open syllable, simple vowel-consonant structure.. de Open syllable, simple vowel-consonant structure.

Maximize Onsets

Consonant clusters are maintained in the onset of syllables whenever possible, as seen in 'nings'.

Vowel Nuclei

Each syllable is built around a vowel nucleus, defining syllable boundaries.

  • The 'ng' cluster is treated as a single phoneme in Nynorsk, simplifying syllabification.
  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist but do not significantly alter syllable division.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/11/2025
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