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bakerforretning

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

5 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian
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5syllables

bakerforretning

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

ba-ker-for-ret-ning

Pronunciation

/ˈbæːkərˌfɔrːɛtˈniŋ/

Stress

01001

Morphemes

for + bakerretning + ning

The Norwegian word 'bakerforretning' (bakery) is divided into five syllables: ba-ker-for-ret-ning. Stress falls on the second syllable. The word is a compound noun formed from 'baker' and 'retning' with the suffix '-ning'. Syllable division follows the vowel-based rule, dividing before each vowel sound.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A bakery business; a baker's shop.

    Bakery

    “Hun jobber i en bakerforretning.”

    “Vi kjøpte brød fra bakerforretningen.”

    syn:Konditoribakehus

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ker'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words often shift stress to the second element.

Syllables

5
ba/bæː/
ker/kər/
for/fɔrː/
ret/rɛt/
ning/niŋ/

ba — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ker — Closed syllable.. for — Open syllable.. ret — Closed syllable.. ning — Closed syllable, final syllable.

Word Parts

pre

for

Old Norse *fyrir* meaning 'for, before'. Indicates relation to the baker.

root

bakerretning

Combination of *baki* (baker) and *retning* (direction, business).

suf

ning

Deverbal suffix forming nouns, indicating an action or result.

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Vowel-Based Division

Syllable division occurs before a vowel sound. This is the primary rule applied in this word.

  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter syllable division.
  • Norwegian allows some flexibility in syllable division with consonant clusters, but this word presents a relatively straightforward case.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/22/2025

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