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stridsspørsmål

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

4 syllables
14 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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4syllables

stridsspørsmål

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

stri-ds-spør-smål

Pronunciation

/ˈstrɪdsˌspœrsmɔːl/

Stress

0100

Morphemes

strid + spør + smål

The word 'stridsspørsmål' is divided into four syllables: stri-ds-spør-smål. It consists of a prefix 'strid', a root 'spør', and a suffix 'smål'. The primary stress falls on the root syllable 'spør'. Syllable division follows the principle of maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable has a vowel nucleus.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A contentious issue; a matter of dispute.

    Disputed question, contentious issue

    “Dette er eit viktig stridsspørsmål.”

    “Stridsspørsmålet vart løyst i retten.”

    syn:usemjekonflikt
    ant:semjeeinigheit

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('spør'). This is typical for Nynorsk nouns, where stress often falls on the root syllable.

Syllables

4
stri/strɪ/
ds/ds/
spør/spœr/
smål/smɔːl/

stri — Open syllable, onset 'str', nucleus 'i'. ds — Closed syllable, onset 'd', nucleus 's'. spør — Open syllable, onset 'sp', nucleus 'ø'. smål — Open syllable, onset 'sm', nucleus 'å'

Word Parts

pre

strid

Old Norse *stríð*, meaning 'strife, conflict'. Indicates a connection to conflict.

root

spør

Old Norse *spørja*, meaning 'to ask, to inquire'. Core meaning related to questioning.

suf

smål

Old Norse *mál*, meaning 'matter, issue, case'. Forms a noun.

Similar Words

pro­blemspør­smållands­del

Maximize Onsets

Consonant clusters are generally included in the onset of the following syllable.

Vowel Nucleus

Each syllable must have a vowel nucleus.

  • The 's' in 'smål' is epenthetic and inserted for euphony.
  • Regional variations in vowel quality may exist but do not affect syllable division.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/22/2025

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