fengslingsbegjæring
Syllables
feng-slings-be-gjæ-ring
Pronunciation
/ˈfɛŋslɪŋsbɛɡjæːrɪŋ/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
be- + fengs- + -ling-s-gjæ-ring
The word 'fengslingsbegjæring' is a complex Norwegian noun meaning 'application for detention'. It's syllabified as feng-slings-be-gjæ-ring, with primary stress on the first syllable. The word is a compound formed from Germanic roots and suffixes, following Norwegian syllable division rules that prioritize maximizing onsets and maintaining vowel-centric syllables.
Definitions
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Application for detention
Application for detention
“Politiet sendte inn en fengslingsbegjæring.”
ant:løslatelse
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('feng').
Syllables
feng — Closed syllable, stressed.. slings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. be — Open syllable, unstressed.. gjæ — Open syllable, unstressed.. ring — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable typically contains one vowel sound.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are broken down into their constituent morphemes for syllabification.
- The 'gj' digraph is pronounced as /ɡj/ and treated as a single onset.
- The long vowel /æː/ in 'gjæring' is a characteristic feature of Norwegian pronunciation.
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