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venstrehengsla

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

4 syllables
14 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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4syllables

venstrehengsla

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

ven-stre-hen-gsla

Pronunciation

/ˈvɛnstreˌhɛŋsla/

Stress

0100

Morphemes

venstre- + heng- + -sla

The word 'venstrehengsla' is divided into four syllables: ven-stre-hen-gsla. It consists of a prefix 'venstre-', a root 'heng-', and a suffix '-sla'. Stress falls on the second syllable. Syllabification follows the principle of maximizing onsets and breaking vowel sequences.

Definitions

adjective
  1. 1

    Hanging to the left; suspended on the left side.

    Left-hanging, left-suspended

    “Døra var venstrehengsla.”

    syn:venstreopphengt
    ant:høyrehengsla

Stress pattern

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

Syllables

4
ven/vɛn/
stre/strɛ/
hen/hɛn/
gsla/sla/

ven — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. stre — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. hen — Open syllable, consonant followed by vowel.. gsla — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.

Word Parts

pre

venstre-

Old Norse *vinstri*, meaning 'left'.

root

heng-

Old Norse *hengja*, related to 'hang'.

suf

-sla

Past participle/resultative suffix, related to *å slå* 'to hit/strike'.

Similar Words

ven­stre­vendthøy­re­hengslamid­tre­par­ti­et

Maximize Onsets

Consonant clusters are generally maintained at the beginning of syllables.

Vowel Break

Vowel sequences are often divided into separate syllables.

  • The 'str' and 'gs' clusters are permissible onsets in Nynorsk.
  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might affect perceived syllable boundaries, but not the written division.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/15/2025

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