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elefantstøyttann

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

5 syllables
16 characters
Norwegian
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5syllables

elefanstøyttann

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

e-le-fan-støyt-tann

Pronunciation

/eleˈfɑntstœʏtːɑn/

Stress

10000

Morphemes

elefant, støyt, tann

The word 'elefantstøyttann' is a compound noun meaning 'elephant tusk'. It is divided into five syllables: e-le-fan-støyt-tann. The primary stress falls on the first syllable. The 'st' cluster in 'støyt' is a notable feature, but standard pronunciation retains it.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Elephant tusk

    Elephant tusk

    “Jeg så en elefantstøyttann på museet.”

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('e-').

Syllables

5
e/e/
le/le/
fan/fɑn/
støyt/stœʏt/
tann/tɑn/

e — Open syllable, initial syllable.. le — Open syllable.. fan — Open syllable.. støyt — Closed syllable, complex onset.. tann — Open syllable, final syllable.

Word Parts

root

elefant, støyt, tann

Multiple roots forming a compound noun. 'elefant' from French/Latin, 'støyt' and 'tann' from Old Norse.

Similar Words

fo­tballda­ta­ma­skinvin­ter­fe­rie

Maximize Onsets

Norwegian favors placing as many consonants as possible at the beginning of a syllable.

Open Syllable Preference

Norwegian prefers open syllables (ending in a vowel) whenever possible.

  • The 'st' cluster in 'støyt' is a relatively complex onset and may be simplified in some dialects.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/12/2025

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