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tvangsinnlegge

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

4 syllables
14 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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4syllables

tvangsinnlegge

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

tvangs-inn-leg-ge

Pronunciation

/ˈtʋɑŋsɪnːˌlɛɡːə/

Stress

0100

Morphemes

tvangs- + legg- + -e

The word 'tvangsinnlegge' is divided into four syllables: tvangs-inn-leg-ge. Stress falls on the second syllable ('inn-'). The syllabification follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing onsets and closed syllables. It's a compound verb meaning 'to forcibly admit'.

Definitions

verb
  1. 1

    To forcibly admit someone to a psychiatric institution.

    To forcibly institutionalize

    “Han vart tvangsinnlagt etter å ha vist teikn på alvorleg psykisk sjukdom.”

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('inn-'). This is typical for Nynorsk verbs with prefixes.

Syllables

4
tvangs/tʋɑŋs/
inn/ˈɪnː/
leg/lɛɡː/
ge/ɡə/

tvangs — Open syllable with a consonant cluster onset.. inn — Closed syllable with a geminate consonant.. leg — Closed syllable with a long consonant.. ge — Open syllable.

Word Parts

pre

tvangs-

Derived from 'tvang' (force, coercion); Old Norse origin.

root

legg-

From 'legge' (to lay, place, admit); Old Norse origin.

suf

-e

Infinitive marker; Old Norse origin.

Similar Words

tʋɑŋs­mu­li­ɡetˈɪnː­tek­terˈlɛɡːə ˈned

Maximize Onsets

Consonant clusters are maintained in the onset as long as pronounceability is not compromised.

Closed Syllables

Syllables are closed by consonants.

  • The 'ng' cluster in 'tvangs' is a common feature of Nynorsk.
  • The doubled 'n' in 'inn' affects syllable weight and pronunciation.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/20/2025

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