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tunnelarbeider

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

5 syllables
14 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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5syllables

tunnelarbeider

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

tun-nel-ar-bei-der

Pronunciation

/ˈtʉnːəlˌɑrˌbæi̯dər/

Stress

00100

Morphemes

tunnel- + arbeid + -ar-er

The word 'tunnelarbeider' is divided into five syllables: tun-nel-ar-bei-der. Stress falls on the 'ar' syllable. The division follows the Nynorsk rule of maximizing open syllables (CV). The word is a compound noun meaning 'tunnel worker'.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A person who works in a tunnel.

    Tunnel worker

    “Tunnelarbeiderne jobber hardt.”

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ar').

Syllables

5
tun/tʉn/
nel/nɛl/
ar/ɑr/
bei/bæi̯/
der/dər/

tun — Open syllable, initial syllable.. nel — Open syllable, following the root.. ar — Stressed syllable, root element.. bei — Open syllable, part of the compound root.. der — Open syllable, final syllable with schwa-like vowel.

Word Parts

pre

tunnel-

Borrowed from English, denotes location/type of work.

root

arbeid

Old Norse origin, meaning 'work'.

suf

-ar-er

Agentive suffix and definite article/noun ending.

Similar Words

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Maximize Open Syllables

Syllable division prioritizes creating CV (consonant-vowel) syllables whenever possible.

Stress Placement

Stress typically falls on the first syllable of the root or the second syllable in compounds.

  • Geminate consonants (double 'l') do not affect syllable division.
  • Vowel clusters ('ei') are treated as single syllable-forming units.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/20/2025

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