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tilleggsavtale

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

5 syllables
14 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
Enriched
5syllables

tilleggsavtale

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

til-leggs-av-ta-le

Pronunciation

/ˈtɪlːɛɡsˌavtɑːlə/

Stress

10000

Morphemes

tilleggs- + tale + av

The word 'tilleggsavtale' is a compound noun in Nynorsk. It is divided into five syllables: til-leggs-av-ta-le, with primary stress on the first syllable ('til-'). The syllabification follows the sonority principle and Nynorsk's preference for open syllables. The word consists of a prefix ('tilleggs-'), a combining form ('av'), and a root ('tale').

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A supplementary agreement; an addendum to a contract.

    Supplementary agreement

    “Vi må signere ein tilleggsavtale.”

    “Tilleggsavtalen regulerer nye vilkår.”

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('til-') due to the root word stress pattern and compound word stress rules.

Syllables

5
til/tɪl/
leggs/lɛɡs/
av/av/
ta/tɑː/
le/lə/

til — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. leggs — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. av — Open syllable, vowel only.. ta — Open syllable, consonant followed by vowel.. le — Open syllable, consonant followed by vowel.

Sonority Principle

Maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.

Open Syllable Preference

Nynorsk favors syllables ending in vowels.

  • The 'gg' cluster in 'leggs' is a common feature and doesn't pose a significant syllabification challenge.
  • The compound nature of the word is the primary consideration.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/21/2025
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