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ekspress-sending

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5 syllables
16 characters
Norwegian
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5syllables

ekspressending

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

ek-s-pres-send-ing

Pronunciation

/ɛkˈsprɛsːˌsɛnːɪŋ/

Stress

10000

Morphemes

eks- + press- + -sending

The Norwegian word 'ekspress-sending' (express delivery) is divided into five syllables: ek-s-pres-send-ing. The primary stress falls on the first syllable. It's a compound noun formed from a Latin prefix, root, and a Norwegian suffix. Syllabification follows standard Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel-consonant division.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Express delivery; a fast postal or courier service.

    Express delivery

    “Jeg bestilte en ekspress-sending.”

    “Ekspress-sending er dyrere.”

    syn:Hurtigforsendelseekspedisjon
    ant:Langsom forsendelse

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('ek').

Syllables

5
ek/ɛk/
s/s/
pres/prɛs/
send/sɛn/
ing/ɪŋ/

ek — Open syllable, stressed.. s — Open syllable, unstressed.. pres — Closed syllable, unstressed.. send — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ing — Closed syllable, unstressed.

Word Parts

pre

eks-

Latin origin (*ex-*), intensifying prefix.

root

press-

Latin origin (*pressus*), related to speed.

suf

-sending

Norwegian deverbal noun suffix.

Similar Words

a­dres­sein­te­res­santpro­sess

Onset Maximization

Norwegian favors maximizing consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables.

Vowel-Consonant Division

Syllables are generally divided after vowels.

  • The compound nature of the word does not alter the basic syllabification rules.
  • Double consonants are standard and do not affect the process.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/12/2025

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