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elektrisitetsforsyning

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

9 syllables
22 characters
Norwegian
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9syllables

elektrisitetsforsyning

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

e-lek-tri-si-te-ts-for-sy-ning

Pronunciation

/elɛk.tri.si.tɛts.fɔrˈsy.niŋ/

Stress

000000100

Morphemes

elektr- + forsyning + -isitet

The word 'elektrisitetsforsyning' is a compound noun divided into nine syllables based on Norwegian syllable division rules prioritizing onset maximization and vowel peaks. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It comprises a Greek-derived prefix, a Latin-derived suffix, and a Norwegian root, denoting the provision of electricity.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    The provision of electricity.

    Electricity supply

    Det er viktig å sikre en stabil elektrisitetsforsyning.

    Elektrisitetsforsyningen ble forstyrret av stormen.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable ('sy'), as is typical for Norwegian compound nouns of this length.

Syllables

9
el/el/
ek/ɛk/
tri/tri/
si/si/
te/tɛ/
ts/ts/
for/fɔr/
sy/sy/
ning/niŋ/

el Open syllable, onset 'l'. ek Closed syllable, onset 'k'. tri Open syllable, onset 'tr'. si Open syllable, onset 's'. te Open syllable, onset 't'. ts Closed syllable, onset 'ts'. for Open syllable, onset 'f'. sy Open syllable, onset 's'. ning Closed syllable, onset 'n'

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters are generally kept together in the onset of a syllable.

Vowel Peak

Each syllable must contain a vowel (the nucleus).

Sonority Sequencing Principle

Syllable structure follows a sonority hierarchy (vowels are more sonorous than consonants).

  • The interfix '-ets-' is a common feature in Norwegian noun formation.
  • Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the realization of the 'r' sound, but not the syllable division.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/5/2025
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