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spenningskurve

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

4 syllables
14 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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4syllables

spenningskurve

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

spen-nings-kur-ve

Pronunciation

/ˈspɛnːɪŋsˌkʊrvə/

Stress

1000

Morphemes

spennings- + kurve

The word 'spenningskurve' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into four syllables: spen-nings-kur-ve. Stress falls on the first syllable. Syllable division follows the principle of maximizing onsets and avoiding hiatus. The word consists of a prefix derived from 'spenning' (tension) and a root borrowed from French 'courbe' (curve).

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A graph showing the relationship between stress and strain in a material.

    Stress-strain curve

    “Ingeniøren analyserte spenningskurven for stålet.”

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('spen-'). Nynorsk generally stresses the first syllable of a word, especially in compound nouns.

Syllables

4
spen/spɛnː/
nings/ˈnɪŋs/
kur/kʊrv/
ve/ə/

spen — Open syllable, onset cluster 'sp', long vowel.. nings — Closed syllable, 'ng' coda, primary stress.. kur — Open syllable, simple onset.. ve — Closed syllable, schwa vowel.

Maximizing Onsets

Prioritizing consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables to create valid onsets.

Consonant After Vowel

Dividing syllables after vowels followed by consonants.

  • The 'ng' cluster is a common feature of Nynorsk and doesn't present a significant edge case.
  • Regional variations might affect vowel quality, but the syllable division remains consistent.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/22/2025
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