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ansettelsesvedtak

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

6 syllables
17 characters
Norwegian
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6syllables

ansetttelsevedtak

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

an-sett-tel-se-ved-tak

Pronunciation

/anˈsɛtːˌelsəˈveːdtak/

Stress

010010

Morphemes

ansettelse/vedtak

The word *ansettelsesvedtak* is a compound noun divided into six syllables: an-sett-tel-se-ved-tak. The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('sett'). The word is formed from the roots *ansettelse* and *vedtak*, with a genitive marker linking them. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and avoiding syllable-final consonant clusters.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A formal decision regarding employment.

    Employment decision

    Arbeidsdirektøren tok et ansettelsesvedtak.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('sett'). Secondary stress is present on 'veːd'.

Syllables

6
an/an/
sett/sɛtː/
tel/tɛl/
se/sə/
ved/veːd/
tak/tak/

an Open syllable, initial syllable.. sett Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. tel Open syllable, contains a geminate consonant.. se Open syllable, reduced vowel.. ved Open syllable, long vowel.. tak Closed syllable, final syllable.

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable.

Avoidance of Syllable-Final Consonant Clusters

Norwegian prefers to avoid ending syllables with consonant clusters.

Vowel as Syllable Nucleus

Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.

  • The genitive marker '-s-' is often treated as a separate syllable despite lacking a vowel.
  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not significantly alter syllable division.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/10/2025
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