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sjølvskuldkausjon

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

4 syllables
17 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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4syllables

sjølvskuldkausjon

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

sjølv-skuld-kau-sjon

Pronunciation

/ˈsjølvˌskʊlkaʊ̯ʃɔn/

Stress

1001

Morphemes

sjølv + skuld + kausjon

The word 'sjølvskuldkausjon' is a compound noun divided into four syllables: sjølv-skuld-kau-sjon. It features a prefix, two roots, and a suffix. Primary stress falls on the first and second syllables. Syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Self-liability insurance

    Self-liability insurance

    Han måtte betale sjølvskuldkausjonen etter konkursen.

    Selskapet krevde ein sjølvskuldkausjon frå direktøren.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('sjølv') and the second syllable ('skuld').

Syllables

4
sjølv/ˈsjølv/
skuld/ˈskʊl/
kau/kaʊ̯/
sjon/ʃɔn/

sjølv Open syllable, stressed.. skuld Closed syllable, stressed.. kau Open syllable, contains a diphthong.. sjon Closed syllable, unstressed.

Maximize Onsets

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

Vowel as Syllable Nucleus

Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.

Diphthong Integrity

Diphthongs are treated as a single vowel sound within a syllable.

  • The 'j' in 'sjølv' is a semivowel and forms part of the onset.
  • The 'lv' cluster is common and doesn't pose a syllabification issue.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/8/2025
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