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tilbakelegging

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

5 syllables
14 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
Enriched
5syllables

tilbakelegging

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

til-ba-ke-leg-ging

Pronunciation

/tɪlˈbɑːkeˌlɛɡːɪŋ/

Stress

01001

Morphemes

til + bake + legging

The Nynorsk word 'tilbakelegging' is divided into five syllables: til-ba-ke-leg-ging. Stress falls on the second syllable. The word is a compound noun formed from a prefix, root, and suffix, with a consistent syllable structure typical of Nynorsk.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    The act of putting something back, a refund, or a reimbursement.

    Refund, reimbursement, putting back.

    Han krevde tilbakelegging av pengane.

    Firmaet tilbyr tilbakelegging ved feil.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ba-'), typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.

Syllables

5
til/tɪl/
ba/bɑː/
ke/ke/
leg/lɛɡ/
ging/ːɪŋ/

til Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ba Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ke Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. leg Closed syllable, consonant cluster ending the syllable.. ging Closed syllable, nasal consonant cluster ending the syllable.

Maximize Open Syllables

Syllable division prioritizes creating syllables ending in vowels whenever possible.

Consonant Cluster Handling

Consonant clusters are maintained within syllables, but division attempts to separate them with vowels where feasible.

  • The consonant clusters 'legg' and 'ging' require careful consideration due to their complexity.
  • Regional variations in pronunciation may exist, but the core syllable division remains consistent.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/21/2025
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