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eksplosjonssted

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

4 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian
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4syllables

eksplosjonssted

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

ek-splo-sjons-sted

Pronunciation

/ɛksplɔˈʃɔnsˌstɛd/

Stress

0100

Morphemes

eksplosjon + -sjonssted

The word 'eksplosjonssted' is divided into four syllables: ek-splo-sjons-sted. The primary stress falls on the 'sjons' syllable. It's a compound noun derived from Latin and Old Norse, meaning 'explosion site'. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules based on sonority and suffix identification.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    The location where an explosion occurred or is expected to occur.

    Explosion site

    “Politiet sperret av eksplosjonsstedet.”

    “Eksplosjonsstedet ble grundig undersøkt.”

    syn:sprengningsstedeksplosjonsområde
    ant:trygg sone

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the 'sjons' syllable (second syllable from the end).

Syllables

4
ek/ɛk/
splo/splɔ/
sjons/ʃɔns/
sted/stɛd/

ek — Open syllable, initial syllable.. splo — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. sjons — Closed syllable, suffix attached.. sted — Closed syllable, final syllable.

Word Parts

root

eksplosjon

Latin origin, meaning 'bursting forth'

suf

-sjonssted

Norwegian genitive suffix + 'sted' (place)

Similar Words

kon­struk­sjonfun­ksjondis­kus­jon

Sonority Sequencing Principle

Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus, with consonants arranged according to their sonority.

Maximizing Onset Principle

Consonants are assigned to the onset of a syllable whenever possible.

Suffix Identification

Recognizable suffixes are treated as separate syllables.

  • The 'x' sound is a relatively recent addition to Norwegian orthography and pronunciation.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/22/2025

Nearby Words

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