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bemanningsproblem

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

4 syllables
17 characters
Norwegian
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4syllables

bemanningsproblem

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

be-man-nings-problem

Pronunciation

/bɛˈmɑnːɪŋsproblɛm/

Stress

0100

Morphemes

be- + mann- + -ings

The word 'bemanningsproblem' is a compound noun divided into four syllables: be-man-nings-problem. Stress falls on 'man'. It's formed from the prefix 'be-', root 'mann-', suffix '-ings', and root 'problem'. Syllabification follows the principle of maximizing onsets and vowel nuclei.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A difficulty or issue related to staffing or having enough personnel.

    Staffing problem

    “Vi har et stort bemanningsproblem i helsesektoren.”

    “Bedriften forsøker å løse bemanningsproblemet ved å ansette flere.”

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('man'). Norwegian compound nouns typically have stress on the second element.

Syllables

4
be/bɛ/
man/ˈmɑnː/
nings/ˈnɪŋs/
problem/ˈprɔblɛm/

be — Open syllable, unstressed.. man — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. nings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. problem — Closed syllable, unstressed.

Onset Maximization

Norwegian syllable division prioritizes maximizing the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable. This is evident in the 'mn' cluster in 'man'.

Vowel Nucleus

Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus. The vowels 'e', 'a', 'i', 'o', and 'u' serve as nuclei in this word.

  • The 'mn' consonant cluster is common in Norwegian and doesn't pose a syllabification challenge.
  • The compound structure influences stress placement, with stress typically falling on the second element.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/10/2025
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