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forfatningsbrudd

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

4 syllables
16 characters
Norwegian
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4syllables

forfatningsbrudd

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

for-fat-nings-brudd

Pronunciation

/fɔrˈfatnɪŋsbruːd/

Stress

0100

Morphemes

for- + fatnings- + -brudd

The word 'forfatningsbrudd' is a Norwegian compound noun meaning 'constitution breach'. It is divided into four syllables: for-fat-nings-brudd, with stress on the second syllable. The morphemes consist of a prefix 'for-', a root 'fatnings-', and a suffix '-brudd'. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A violation of the constitution.

    Constitution breach

    Det ble anklaget for et alvorlig forfatningsbrudd.

    Forfatningsbruddet førte til politisk krise.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('fat'). Norwegian compound words often stress the second element.

Syllables

4
for/fɔr/
fat/fat/
nings/nɪŋs/
brudd/bruːd/

for Open syllable, containing a single vowel.. fat Open syllable, containing a single vowel.. nings Closed syllable, containing a vowel and ending in a consonant cluster.. brudd Open syllable, containing a long vowel.

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters are generally included in the onset of the following syllable.

Vowel Peak Principle

Each syllable must contain a vowel peak.

Compound Word Stress

Stress typically falls on the second element of a compound word.

  • The 'n' in 'fatnings-' could be ambiguous, but is generally considered part of the onset.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/11/2025
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