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vassforsyningsanlegg

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6 syllables
20 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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6syllables

vassforsyningsanlegg

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

vass-for-syn-ings-an-legg

Pronunciation

/ʋɑsːfɔrˈsʏniŋsˌanɛlː/

Stress

0 0 1 0 0 0

Morphemes

vass, forsyn, anlegg + ings

The word 'vassforsyningsanlegg' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, meaning 'water supply system'. It is syllabified into six syllables: vass-for-syn-ings-an-legg, with primary stress on 'syn'. The syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel-centric principles, typical of Nynorsk phonology. The word is composed of multiple roots and a genitive suffix.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A system for providing water to a community or area.

    Water supply system

    “Kommunen investerer i eit nytt vassforsyningsanlegg.”

    “Vassforsyningsanlegget er viktig for folkehelsa.”

    syn:vatnforsyningvannanlegg

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('syn'). The stress pattern follows the typical penultimate stress rule for Nynorsk.

Syllables

6
vass/ʋɑsː/
for/fɔr/
syn/sʏ/
ings/iŋs/
an/an/
legg/ɛlː/

vass — Open syllable, containing a long vowel /ɑ/ and a voiced fricative /s/.. for — Open syllable, containing a vowel /ɔ/ and a voiced fricative /r/.. syn — Open syllable, containing a vowel /ʏ/ and a voiced fricative /s/. Primary stressed syllable.. ings — Closed syllable, containing a vowel /i/ and a nasal consonant /ŋ/ followed by /s/.. an — Open syllable, containing a vowel /a/ and a nasal consonant /n/.. legg — Open syllable, containing a vowel /ɛ/ and a voiced fricative /l/.

Word Parts

root

vass, forsyn, anlegg

Multiple roots forming a compound noun. 'vass' (water), 'forsyn' (supply), 'anlegg' (facility).

suf

ings

Genitive/possessive suffix, derived from Germanic roots.

Similar Words

lands­bygdfjel­lands­kapar­beids­liv

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters are maintained as onsets whenever possible, such as 'for-' and 'syn-'

Vowel-Centric Syllables

Each syllable contains a vowel sound, ensuring a clear syllabic structure.

Compound Word Syllabification

The word is broken down based on its constituent morphemes (roots and suffixes).

Penultimate Stress

The primary stress is placed on the second-to-last syllable ('syn').

  • The length of vowels /ɑ/ and /ɛ/ is crucial for pronunciation.
  • Regional variations in vowel quality might exist, but do not significantly alter the syllabification.
  • The consonant cluster '-rs-' is common and doesn't pose a syllabification challenge.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/6/2025

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