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bakgrunnsopplysning

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

5 syllables
19 characters
Norwegian
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5syllables

bakgrunnsopplysning

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

bak-grunn-sopp-lys-ning

Pronunciation

/bɑkˈɡrʊnːsoˈpːlysniŋ/

Stress

01000

Morphemes

bak + grunn + ning

The Norwegian word 'bakgrunnsopplysning' is divided into five syllables: bak-grunn-sopp-lys-ning. The primary stress falls on 'grunn'. It's a compound noun formed from Old Norse roots, meaning 'background information'. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Information that provides context or background understanding.

    Background information

    “Vi trenger mer bakgrunnsopplysning før vi kan ta en beslutning.”

    “Rapporten gir viktig bakgrunnsopplysning om prosjektet.”

    syn:kontekstbakgrunn
    ant:detaljer

Stress pattern

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

Syllables

5
bak/bɑk/
grunn/ɡrʊnː/
sopp/sɔpː/
lys/lys/
ning/niŋ/

bak — Open syllable, initial syllable.. grunn — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. sopp — Closed syllable, linking element.. lys — Open syllable.. ning — Closed syllable, final syllable.

Word Parts

pre

bak

Old Norse origin, meaning 'behind, back'. Locative/directional prefix.

root

grunn

Old Norse origin, meaning 'ground, basis, foundation'. Root denoting the base or foundation.

suf

ning

Common noun-forming suffix in Norwegian, indicating a process or result.

Similar Words

ut­dan­ningfor­bin­del­sesam­ar­bei­d

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.

Vowel Peak

Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.

Avoid Stranded Consonants

Consonants are not left alone to form a syllable.

  • The 'sopp-' element functions as a linking morpheme.
  • The double 'p' in 'opplysning' is maintained in the written form despite potential simplification in speech.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/7/2025

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