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underoffiserskole

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

7 syllables
17 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
Enriched
7syllables

underoffiserskole

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

un-der-of-fi-ser-sko-le

Pronunciation

/ˌʊn.dər.ɔf.fiˈsær.skɔ.lə/

Stress

0001000

Morphemes

under- + offiser- + -skole

The word 'underoffiserskole' is a compound noun in Norwegian Nynorsk, divided into seven syllables: un-der-of-fi-ser-sko-le. The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('fi'). It consists of the prefix 'under-', the root 'offiser-', and the suffix '-skole'. Syllabification follows the sonority sequencing principle and vowel-initial syllable rule.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A school for training non-commissioned officers.

    Non-commissioned officers' school

    Han gjekk underoffiserskole i Bergen.

    Mange unge søkjer seg til underoffiserskole.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('fi') of 'offiserskole'. This is typical for compound nouns in Norwegian Nynorsk.

Syllables

7
un/ʊn/
der/dər/
of/ɔf/
fi/fi/
ser/sær/
sko/skɔ/
le/lə/

un Open syllable, unstressed.. der Open syllable, unstressed.. of Open syllable, unstressed.. fi Open syllable, primary stressed.. ser Open syllable, unstressed.. sko Open syllable, unstressed.. le Open syllable, unstressed.

Sonority Sequencing Principle

Syllables are formed to maximize the sonority of the syllable nucleus, creating clear onsets and codas.

Vowel-Initial Syllables

Each vowel generally begins a new syllable, following the principle of vowel prominence.

  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but the core syllable structure remains consistent.
  • The length of the root 'offiser' influences the stress placement.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/8/2025
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