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arbeidskontrakt

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

5 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian
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5syllables

arbeidskontrakt

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

ar-bei-ds-kon-trakt

Pronunciation

/ɑrˈbæi̯dsˌkɔntʁakt/

Stress

01000

Morphemes

ar- + beid- + -skontrakt

The word 'arbeidskontrakt' is a Norwegian compound noun meaning 'employment contract'. It is divided into five syllables: ar-bei-ds-kon-trakt, with primary stress on the second syllable. Syllable division follows the principle of maximizing onsets and allowing boundaries at morphological joins.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A formal agreement related to employment.

    Employment contract.

    Jeg har signert min arbeidskontrakt.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable: *ar-**beid**-skon-trakt*.

Syllables

5
ar-/ɑr/
bei-/bæi̯/
ds-/ds/
kon-/kɔn/
trakt/tʁakt/

ar- Open syllable. Vowel followed by a consonant.. bei- Open syllable. Vowel followed by a consonant.. ds- Closed syllable. Consonant cluster followed by a vowel.. kon- Open syllable. Vowel followed by a consonant.. trakt Closed syllable. Consonant cluster followed by a vowel.

Maximizing Onset

The principle of maximizing the onset is applied when it results in a legal onset in Norwegian.

Morphological Boundaries

Syllable boundaries are allowed at morphological joins.

Consonant Clusters

Consonant clusters are generally maintained within syllables unless they can be legally broken down.

  • The linking morpheme *-sk-* creates a slight irregularity.
  • The diphthong /æi̯/ in *beid-* is a common feature of Norwegian pronunciation.
  • The word is a compound noun, which influences the syllable division.
  • The Dutch origin of *kontrakt* is reflected in the pronunciation.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 12/29/2025
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