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bedøvingsmiddel

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

5 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian
Enriched
5syllables

bevingsmiddel

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

be-dø-vings-mid-del

Pronunciation

/bɛˈdøːvɪŋsˌmɪdːəl/

Stress

01000

Morphemes

be- + døv- + -ings

The Norwegian word 'bedøvingsmiddel' (anesthetic) is divided into five syllables: be-dø-vings-mid-del. Stress falls on the second syllable. The word is a compound noun with Old Norse and Middle Low German roots. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel-based division.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A substance used to induce anesthesia, causing a loss of sensation.

    Anesthetic

    Legen ga pasienten et bedøvingsmiddel før operasjonen.

    Bedøvingsmiddelet virket raskt.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('dø').

Syllables

5
be/bɛ/
/døː/
vings/ˈvɪŋs/
mid/mɪdː/
del/dəl/

be Open syllable, initial syllable.. Open syllable, long vowel.. vings Closed syllable, stressed.. mid Closed syllable, geminate consonant.. del Closed syllable, final syllable.

Onset Maximization

Norwegian favors maximizing consonant clusters in onsets.

Vowel-Based Division

Syllable division generally occurs before the vowel of the next syllable.

Closed Syllable Rule

Syllables ending in consonants are considered closed.

  • The compound nature of the word influences stress placement.
  • Geminate consonants do not affect syllable division.
  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not alter syllabification.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/22/2025
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