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ekstraforpleining

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

5 syllables
17 characters
Norwegian
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5syllables

ekstraforpleining

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

ek-stra-for-plei-ning

Pronunciation

/ˈɛkstɾaˌfɔɾplæɪnɪŋ/

Stress

01000

Morphemes

ekstra- + plei- + -ning

The Norwegian word 'ekstraforpleining' is a compound noun meaning 'extra care'. It is syllabified as ek-stra-for-plei-ning, with primary stress on 'for'. The word is composed of the prefix 'ekstra-', 'for-', the root 'plei-', and the suffix '-ning'. Syllable division follows vowel peak and consonant cluster rules.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Extra care, additional nursing, supplementary care.

    Extra care

    Pasienten trengte ekstraforpleining etter operasjonen.

    Hjemmesykepleien tilbyr ekstraforpleining til eldre.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('for'). The stress pattern is relatively even, with a slight emphasis on the final syllable due to the suffix.

Syllables

5
ek/ɛk/
stra/stɾa/
for/fɔɾ/
plei/plæɪ/
ning/nɪŋ/

ek Open syllable, onset consonant 'k', vowel 'e'.. stra Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'str', vowel 'a'.. for Closed syllable, onset consonant 'f', vowel 'o', consonant 'r'. Primary stressed syllable.. plei Open syllable, consonant cluster 'pl', vowel 'æɪ'.. ning Closed syllable, onset consonant 'n', vowel 'ɪ', consonant 'ŋ'.

Vowel Peak Rule

Each syllable contains a vowel sound.

Consonant Cluster Rule

Consonant clusters ('str', 'pl') are maintained as they are pronounceable.

Onset-Rime Rule

Syllables are divided into onset and rime based on vowel sounds.

  • The compound nature of the word requires consideration of morphemic boundaries, but the syllabification follows standard Norwegian rules.
  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect the core syllabification.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/10/2025
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