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arbeiderfamilie

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

6 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian
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6syllables

arbeiderfamilie

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

ar-bei-der-fa-mi-lie

Pronunciation

/ˈɑrˌbɛi̯dərˌfɑmiˈliːə/

Stress

101011

Morphemes

arbeid/familie + -er

The Norwegian word 'arbeiderfamilie' (worker's family) is syllabified as ar-bei-der-fa-mi-lie, with stress on 'bei' and 'mi'. It's a compound noun formed from 'arbeider' and 'familie', following standard Norwegian syllabification and stress rules.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A family where one or more members are employed as workers.

    Worker's family

    Hun kommer fra en arbeiderfamilie.

    Arbeiderfamilier har ofte sterke tradisjoner.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable of 'arbeider' (bei) and the second syllable of 'familie' (mi).

Syllables

6
ar/ɑr/
bei/bɛi̯/
der/dər/
fa/fɑ/
mi/mi/
lie/liːə/

ar Open syllable, vowel + consonant.. bei Diphthong, stressed syllable.. der Open syllable, vowel + consonant.. fa Open syllable, vowel + consonant.. mi Open syllable, vowel + consonant, stressed syllable.. lie Open syllable, vowel + consonant.

Sonority Sequencing Principle

Consonants are grouped with the following vowel to form an onset.

Stress Rule

Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of a word, or the penultimate syllable in compounds.

Vowel Nucleus Rule

Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.

  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation.
  • The schwa sound /ə/ in the final syllable of 'familie'.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/22/2025
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