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arbeidsbeskrivelse

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

6 syllables
18 characters
Norwegian
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6syllables

arbeidsbeskrivelse

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

ar-beids-be-skri-vel-se

Pronunciation

/ˈɑrˌbæi̯dsˌbɛskɾiˈvɛl.sə/

Stress

010010

Morphemes

arbeids- + beskriv- + -else

The word 'arbeidsbeskrivelse' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: ar-beids-be-skri-vel-se. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('vel'). The syllabification follows Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences, with morphemic analysis revealing a prefix, root, and suffix of Old Norse origin.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A detailed written description of the duties, responsibilities, and tasks associated with a particular job.

    Job description

    Jeg leste arbeidsbeskrivelsen nøye før jeg søkte jobben.

    Arbeidsbeskrivelsen skal oppdateres årlig.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('vel'). Norwegian stress patterns typically fall on the first syllable or the penultimate syllable in compounds.

Syllables

6
ar/ɑr/
beids/bæi̯ds/
be/bɛ/
skri/skɾi/
vel/vɛl/
se/sə/

ar Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. beids Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. be Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. skri Closed syllable, vowel preceded by a consonant cluster.. vel Closed syllable, primary stress.. se Open syllable, vowel following a consonant.

Maximize Onsets

Norwegian syllabification prioritizes placing consonants at the beginning of syllables whenever possible.

Vowel Sequencing

Vowel sequences are generally treated as belonging to the same syllable.

  • The consonant cluster 'rb' is permissible in Norwegian onsets.
  • Regional variations in the pronunciation of /ɾ/ (alveolar tap) may occur.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/8/2025
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