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røykforgiftning

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

4 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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4syllables

røykforgiftning

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

røyk-for-gift-ning

Pronunciation

/ˈrøːykfɔrˌɡɪftnɪŋ/

Stress

0100

Morphemes

for- + røyk- and gift- + -ning

The word 'røykforgiftning' is divided into four syllables: røyk-for-gift-ning. Stress falls on 'for'. The word is morphologically complex, composed of a root (røyk, gift), a prefix (for), and a suffix (-ning). Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and dividing around vowel sounds.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A condition caused by inhaling smoke, leading to poisoning.

    Smoke poisoning

    “Han ble behandlet for røykforgiftning etter brannen.”

    “Røykforgiftning kan være dødelig.”

    syn:røykskadeforgiftning

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('for'). The other syllables are unstressed.

Syllables

4
røyk/røːyk/
for/fɔr/
gift/ɡɪft/
ning/nɪŋ/

røyk — Open syllable, containing a diphthong and a consonant.. for — Open syllable, primary stressed syllable.. gift — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster.. ning — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster.

Word Parts

pre

for-

Old Norse *fyrir*, meaning 'before, for', indicating causation.

root

røyk- and gift-

røyk- from Old Norse *reykr* ('smoke'), gift- from Old Norse *gift* ('poison').

suf

-ning

Old Norse *-ing*, a nominalizing suffix.

Similar Words

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Maximize Onsets

Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.

Vowel-Based Division

Syllables are often divided around vowel sounds.

  • The 'øy' diphthong is treated as a single vowel sound for syllabification.
  • The consonant cluster 'ft' in 'gift' is permissible and doesn't require separation.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/11/2025

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