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avfettingsmiddel

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

5 syllables
16 characters
Norwegian
Enriched
Fig. 1 — . The composing stick. “avfettingsmiddel” is set in lead; each gap is a place it may break.
5syllables

avfettingsmiddel

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

av-fet-tings-mid-del

Pronunciation

/aʋˈfɛtːɪŋsˌmɪdːəl/

Stress

01000

Morphemes

av + fett + ingsmiddel

The word 'avfettingsmiddel' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: av-fet-tings-mid-del. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The division follows the vowel rule and treats geminate consonants as part of the initiating syllable. It consists of a prefix, root, and a compound suffix.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A substance used to remove grease or fat.

    Degreaser

    “Jeg brukte et sterkt avfettingsmiddel for å rengjøre kjøkkenet.”

    “Dette avfettingsmiddelet er miljøvennlig.”

    syn:fettløserrengjøringsmiddel

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tings').

Syllables

5
av/aʋ/
fet/fɛt/
tings/tɪŋs/
mid/mɪd/
del/dəl/

av — Open syllable, initial syllable.. fet — Closed syllable, contains a geminate consonant.. tings — Closed syllable, contains a geminate consonant and a suffix.. mid — Closed syllable, part of the compound suffix.. del — Closed syllable, final syllable of the compound suffix.

Word Parts

pre

av

Old Norse origin, meaning 'off, away from', separative function.

root

fett

Old Norse origin, meaning 'fat, grease', denotes the substance.

suf

ingsmiddel

Combination of -ings (verbal noun) and -middel (agent/means), forming a compound suffix.

Similar Words

smø­re­mid­delvas­ke­mid­delren­gjø­rings­mid­del

Vowel Rule

Syllable division occurs before each vowel.

Geminate Consonant Rule

Geminate consonants are treated as belonging to the syllable they initiate.

  • The geminate consonant 'tt' could be a point of discussion, but Norwegian phonology generally keeps it within the initiating syllable.
  • Regional variations in vowel quality might exist, but do not affect syllable division.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/12/2025

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