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avskrekkingsprinsipp

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

5 syllables
20 characters
Norwegian
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5syllables

avskrekkingsprinsipp

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

av-skrek-kings-prin-sipp

Pronunciation

/avˈskɾɛkːɪŋsˈpɾɪnsɪpː/

Stress

01001

Morphemes

av- + skrekk- + -ingsprinsipp

The Norwegian word 'avskrekkingsprinsipp' (principle of deterrence) is divided into five syllables: av-skrek-kings-prin-sipp. Stress falls on the third syllable. Syllabification follows standard Norwegian rules, prioritizing onsets and vowel-consonant breaks.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    The principle of deterrence.

    Principle of deterrence

    Et viktig element i utenrikspolitikken er avskrekkingsprinsippet.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the third syllable (kings). Norwegian stress is generally predictable, but can shift in longer compounds.

Syllables

5
av/av/
skrek/skɾɛkː/
kings/ɪŋs/
prin/pɾɪn/
sipp/sɪpː/

av Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. skrek Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset, long vowel.. kings Closed syllable, 'ng' cluster, suffix.. prin Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. sipp Closed syllable, long vowel.

Vowel-C Rule

Syllables are generally divided after vowels followed by consonants.

Consonant Cluster Onset Rule

Norwegian favors maximizing onsets, meaning consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.

Suffix Rule

Suffixes are often treated as separate syllables, especially when they contain vowels.

  • The compound nature of the word influences stress patterns.
  • Regional variations in pronunciation might affect perceived stress, but not syllable division.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/7/2025
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