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spenningsoppbygging

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

5 syllables
19 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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5syllables

spenningsoppbygging

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

spen-ning-sopp-byg-ging

Pronunciation

/ˈspɛnːɪŋsoppˌbʏɡːɪŋ/

Stress

01011

Morphemes

opp + spenning + ing

The word 'spenningsoppbygging' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: spen-ning-sopp-byg-ging. The primary stress falls on the penult syllable ('byg'). The word is formed from the morphemes 'spenning' (tension), 'opp' (up), and 'bygging' (building). Syllable division follows onset maximization, vowel peak principle, sonority sequencing, and geminate consonant handling rules.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    The process of creating or increasing tension; the act of building up suspense or pressure.

    Tension building, building of tension

    Filmen brukte ein langsom spenningsoppbygging for å fange publikum.

    Romanen er kjent for si effektive spenningsoppbygging.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penult syllable ('byg'). Nynorsk stress is generally weak, but the penult is typically the most prominent.

Syllables

5
spen/spɛn/
ning/nɪŋ/
sopp/sɔp/
byg/bʏɡ/
ging/ɡɪŋ/

spen Open syllable with a simple onset and vowel peak.. ning Closed syllable with a nasal coda and geminate consonant.. sopp Open syllable with a simple onset and vowel peak.. byg Open syllable with a simple onset and vowel peak. Stressed syllable.. ging Closed syllable with a voiced stop coda and geminate consonant.

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters are kept together in the onset of a syllable (e.g., 'spen-').

Vowel Peak Principle

Each syllable must have a vowel peak.

Sonority Sequencing Principle

Sounds within a syllable are ordered by sonority.

Geminate Consonant Handling

Geminate consonants are treated as part of the syllable they follow.

  • The geminate consonants (nn, gg) are crucial for pronunciation and syllable weight.
  • The 'opp' prefix is relatively short and often blends into the following syllable.
  • Regional variations in vowel qualities may exist, but syllable division remains consistent.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/7/2025
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