HyphenateIt
Word Analysis

stortingsvedtak

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

4 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
Enriched
4syllables

stortingsvedtak

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

stor-tings-ved-tak

Pronunciation

/ˈstɔrˌtɪŋsˌvɛːdɑk/

Stress

0100

Morphemes

stor, ting, ved, tak + tak

The word 'stortingsvedtak' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into four syllables: stor-tings-ved-tak. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tings'). The syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel-centric rules, aligning with morpheme boundaries. It means 'parliamentary decision'.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A formal decision made by the parliament (Stortinget).

    Parliamentary decision

    “Stortingsvedtaket ble vedtatt i går.”

    “Dette stortingsvedtaket vil ha store konsekvenser.”

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('tings'). This is typical for Nynorsk nouns.

Syllables

4
stor/stɔr/
tings/tɪŋs/
ved/vɛːd/
tak/tɑk/

stor — Open syllable, containing a short vowel. Onset is 'st'.. tings — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel. Onset is 't', coda is 's'.. ved — Open syllable, containing a long vowel. Onset is 'v'.. tak — Open syllable, containing a short vowel. Onset is 't'.

Onset Maximization

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

Vowel-Centric Syllables

Each syllable contains a vowel sound.

Compound Word Syllabification

Syllable boundaries often align with morpheme boundaries in compound words.

  • The devoicing of 'v' in 'vedtak' is a potential regional variation, but does not affect syllabification.
  • The compound nature of the word is crucial for accurate syllable division.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/11/2025
Open AI Chat