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byggetillatelse

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

6 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian
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6syllables

byggetillatelse

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

byg-ge-til-la-tel-se

Pronunciation

/ˈbʏɡːəˌtɪlːaˌtɛlse/

Stress

0 0 1 0 0 0

Morphemes

ge- + byg- + -tillatelse

The word 'byggetillatelse' is a compound noun with six syllables: byg-ge-til-la-tel-se. Stress falls on the third syllable ('til-'). Syllabification follows the principle of maximizing onsets and forming syllables around vowels. The word's morphemic structure reveals its origin and meaning related to building permission.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Permission to build something.

    Building permit

    “Vi søkte om byggetillatelse i fjor.”

    “Kommunen nektet å gi byggetillatelse.”

Stress pattern

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

Syllables

6
byg/bʏɡ/
ge/ɡə/
til/tɪlː/
la/la/
tel/tɛl/
se/sə/

byg — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. ge — Open syllable, following consonant.. til — Open, stressed syllable with geminated consonant.. la — Open syllable, following consonant.. tel — Open syllable, following consonant.. se — Open syllable, final syllable.

Maximize Onsets

Consonant clusters are broken after the first consonant if it forms a valid onset.

Vowel Following Consonant

Syllables are formed where a vowel follows a consonant.

  • Gemination of /l/ in 'til-' is a common feature and doesn't affect syllabification.
  • Compound word structure influences stress placement.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/22/2025
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