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arbeidsfellesskap

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

5 syllables
17 characters
Norwegian
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5syllables

arbeidsfellesskap

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

ar-beids-fel-les-skap

Pronunciation

/ˈɑrˌbæɪ̯dsˌfɛlːəˈskɑp/

Stress

01001

Morphemes

arbeid + s-fellesskap

The word 'arbeidsfellesskap' is a Norwegian compound noun meaning 'working partnership'. It is syllabified as ar-beids-fel-les-skap, with primary stress on the final syllable 'skap'. The word is composed of the root 'arbeid' (work) and 'fellesskap' (fellowship) linked by the genitive marker 's'. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and avoidance of hiatus.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A collaborative arrangement or partnership, especially in a business or work context.

    Working partnership, joint venture, consortium

    De inngikk et arbeidsfellesskap for å bygge broen.

    Et arbeidsfellesskap mellom flere firmaer ble opprettet.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'skap'. Norwegian stress is generally on the first syllable of the root in compound words.

Syllables

5
ar/ɑr/
beids/bæɪ̯ds/
fel/fɛl/
les/lɛs/
skap/skɑp/

ar Open syllable, onset consonant 'r', vowel 'a'.. beids Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster 'b', diphthong 'ei', consonant 'ds'.. fel Open syllable, onset consonant 'f', vowel 'e'.. les Closed syllable, onset consonant 'l', vowel 'e', consonant 's'.. skap Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster 'sk', vowel 'a', consonant 'p'.

Onset Maximization

Norwegian favors maximizing the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable, as seen in 'ar-beids'.

Avoidance of Hiatus

Syllable division avoids creating sequences of adjacent vowels.

Compound Word Syllabification

Compound words are generally syllabified based on the individual morphemes.

  • Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel quality but do not alter the core syllable division.
  • The 's' linking the two parts of the compound is a common feature in Norwegian compound nouns.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/10/2025
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