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bestemmelsessted

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

5 syllables
16 characters
Norwegian
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5syllables

bestemmelsessted

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

be-stem-mel-ses-sted

Pronunciation

/bɛˈstɛmːəˌlɛsˌstɛd/

Stress

00100

Morphemes

bestem + sted + melses

The word 'bestemmelsessted' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: be-stem-mel-ses-sted. The primary stress falls on 'mel'. It's morphologically composed of a prefix 'bestem-', a suffix '-melses-', and a root 'sted'. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A designated place; a place determined for a specific purpose.

    Destination

    “Oslo er vårt bestemmelsessted.”

    “De ankom bestemmelsesstedet uten problemer.”

    syn:målendepunktlokasjon
    ant:utgangspunkt

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('mel'). The other syllables are unstressed.

Syllables

5
be/bɛ/
stem/stɛm/
mel/mɛl/
ses/sɛs/
sted/stɛd/

be — Open syllable, unstressed.. stem — Closed syllable, unstressed.. mel — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. ses — Closed syllable, unstressed.. sted — Closed syllable, unstressed.

Word Parts

pre

bestem

Derived from the verb 'bestemme' (to determine), Old Norse origin.

root

sted

Meaning 'place', Old Norse origin.

suf

melses

Nominalizing suffix derived from 'bestemme'.

Similar Words

for­målpro­blemsam­ar­beid

Onset Maximization

Norwegian favors maximizing consonant clusters in the onset of a syllable.

Vowel Peak

Each syllable must contain a vowel.

Sonority Sequencing

Syllables generally follow a sonority hierarchy.

  • Gemination of 'm' influences pronunciation but not syllable division.
  • Regional vowel variations exist but do not alter syllable division.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/12/2025

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