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yrkesforbryter

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

5 syllables
14 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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5syllables

yrkesforbryter

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

yr-kes-for-bry-ter

Pronunciation

/ˈʏrkesfɔrbɾyːtər/

Stress

00100

Morphemes

yrkes- + bryt- + -er

The word 'yrkesforbryter' is divided into five syllables: yr-kes-for-bry-ter. Stress falls on the third syllable. The syllabification follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing maximizing onsets and dividing after vowels. The word is a compound noun meaning 'professional criminal'.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A professional criminal; someone who commits crimes as their occupation.

    Professional criminal

    “Han er en kjent yrkesforbryter.”

    syn:kriminelllovbryter
    ant:lovlydig borger

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('for'), following Nynorsk stress patterns and influenced by the suffix '-er'.

Syllables

5
yr/ʏr/
kes/kes/
for/fɔr/
bry/bɾyː/
ter/tər/

yr — Open syllable, onset cluster.. kes — Open syllable, simple onset.. for — Open syllable, simple onset.. bry — Open syllable, retroflex consonant.. ter — Open syllable, simple onset.

Word Parts

pre

yrkes-

Derived from 'yrke' (occupation), Old Norse origin.

root

bryt-

From 'bryte' (to break), Old Norse origin.

suf

-er

Agentive suffix, Germanic origin.

Similar Words

ar­bei­ds­løsda­ta­ma­skinfot­ball­spil­ler

Maximize Onset

Consonant clusters are maintained at the beginning of syllables when permissible in Nynorsk.

Vowel-Consonant Division

Syllables are divided after vowels followed by consonants.

  • The initial 'yrk' cluster is a complex onset but standard in pronunciation.
  • Regional variations in the pronunciation of the retroflex /ɾ/ do not affect syllable division.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/15/2025

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