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enkeltbestemmelse

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

6 syllables
17 characters
Norwegian
Enriched
Fig. 1 — . The composing stick. “enkeltbestemmelse” is set in lead; each gap is a place it may break.
6syllables

enkeltbestemmelse

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

en-kelt-be-stem-mel-se

Pronunciation

/ˈɛnkəlbɛstɛmːəlsə/

Stress

010000

Morphemes

enkelt + bestem + melse

The word 'enkeltbestemmelse' is divided into six syllables: en-kelt-be-stem-mel-se. Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('be'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and suffix. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules prioritizing open syllables and accommodating consonant clusters.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A single provision, a specific determination, or a simple regulation.

    Single determination/provision

    “Denne enkeltbestemmelsen er viktig.”

    “Lovforslaget inneholder en enkeltbestemmelse om dette.”

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('be'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but longer words often shift stress to the second.

Syllables

6
en/ɛn/
kelt/kɛlt/
be/bɛ/
stem/stɛm/
mel/mɛl/
se/sə/

en — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. kelt — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'lt' following a vowel.. be — Open syllable, primary stress.. stem — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'st' followed by a vowel.. mel — Closed syllable, consonant followed by a vowel.. se — Open syllable, consonant followed by a vowel.

Maximize Open Syllables

Syllable division prioritizes creating syllables ending in vowels whenever possible.

Consonant Clusters

Consonant clusters are handled by grouping them within a syllable, often creating closed syllables.

  • The *lt* and *st* consonant clusters are permissible within syllables in Norwegian.
  • Stress placement can be influenced by word length and morphological structure.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/10/2025
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